PM Narendra Modi today released commemorative coin of Rs. 100 denominations to celebrate the Birth Centenary of Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia today through video conference. He also paid tributes to Rajmata on her birth anniversary.
Modi in his addressing said that he is fortunate to have got the opportunity to release a special commemorative coin of 100 rupees in honour of Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia.
Speaking on the occasion, the PM said Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia was one of those who led India in the right direction. She was a decisive leader and a skilled administrator. Modi also added that Vijaya Raje witnessed every important phase of Indian politics, be it burning of foreign clothes, the Emergency and the Ram Temple movement.
He stressed that it is important for the present generation to know about Rajmata’s life and therefore, it is necessary to repeatedly mention about her and her experiences.
The Prime Minister said Rajmata has taught us that for public service, it is not necessary to be born in a particular family. All that is needed is love for the nation and a democratic temperament. These thoughts, these ideals can be seen in her life. Rajmata had thousands of employees, a magnificent palace, and had all the facilities but she dedicated her life for the cause of common people, for the aspirations of the poor. She was always connected and committed to Public service. He said Rajmata had dedicated herself for the future of the nation. She had sacrificed all her happiness for the future generations of the country. Rajmata did not live for the position and prestige, nor did she do politics.
Modi also recalled few occasions when Vijaya Raje turned down many positions with humility. On Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Advani urged her to become the president of the Jana Sangh but rather she accepted to serve the Jana Sangh as an activist.
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