Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to reveal portraits of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Bharat Ratna Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on January 3. These portraits will be placed in the Assembly House to honor the significant contributions of these national icons to India’s democracy, education, culture, and public life, as stated by Speaker Vijender Gupta.
The event will also include the launch of a coffee table book named “Bharat Mata,” showcasing Indian nationalism through art, architecture, and literature. This publication celebrates India’s national consciousness and marks 150 years since the composition of the National Song Vande Mataram, according to Gupta.
A high-level meeting was organized by Speaker Vijender Gupta to plan for the event, with the participation of senior officials from various departments, including the Delhi Police. The meeting focused on ensuring all necessary arrangements for the smooth execution of the program, emphasizing aspects like security, crowd control, traffic management, parking, fire safety, and medical readiness.
Around 1,000 attendees are expected at the event, and all relevant departments have been directed to work closely together to guarantee a secure, organized, and respectful occasion. Notable figures such as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Padma Bhushan Ram Bahadur Rai, Chairman of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, and other dignitaries will also be present.
