Rajnath to unveil portraits of Vajpayee, Malaviya in Delhi Assembly on Jan 3
Coffee table book titled “Bharat Mata”, commemorating 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram and showcasing India’s cultural and artistic heritage, will also be released
The Delhi Legislative Assembly will on January 3 unveil portraits of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Bharat Ratna Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya in a special ceremony marking their enduring contributions to the nation. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will unveil the portraits at the Assembly House, in the presence of senior dignitaries, including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
Announcing the programme, Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said the event would serve as a tribute to two towering figures who shaped India’s democratic, cultural and intellectual foundations. The occasion will also witness the release of a coffee table book titled “Bharat Mata”, commemorating 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram and showcasing India’s cultural and artistic heritage.
The event will be attended by senior leaders, including Parvesh Verma, Minister for Legislative Affairs, Mohan Singh Bisht, Deputy Speaker, and Padma Bhushan awardee Ram Bahadur Rai, the chairman of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA). Cultural performances by artistes of the Sahitya Kala Parishad will also be part of the programme.
A high-level review meeting has been held to ensure smooth arrangements, with departments including Delhi Police, PWD, Fire Services and Health Services coordinating logistics, security and crowd management. Around 1,000 guests are expected to attend the event.
Speaker Gupta said the occasion would honour the legacy of national icons whose ideals continue to inspire India’s democratic journey.
