Bengaluru: Feb 22: On the occasion of the centenary celebration of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Mrs. Tejaswini Ananthkumar praised his simple and exemplary lifestyle, which she described as a beacon for all. She highlighted Vajpayee’s unshakeable enthusiasm, even in the face of defeat, and his ability to treat both victory and defeat equally. Tejaswini, speaking at the event marking Vajpayee’s 100th birth anniversary, emphasized that his life and character remain a model for leaders and workers alike.
The leaders of the Atalji Centenary Campaign, including Mrs. Tejaswini Ananthkumar, visited the residence of former Union Minister Ananthkumar to gather information for the campaign. During this visit, Mrs. Tejaswini shared her personal experiences with Vajpayee ji, recalling his constant guidance to strengthen the party and his commitment to nurturing leadership with humility and integrity. She praised his simplicity and the values he embodied, which she believes should be adopted by the party workers to continue his legacy.
Mrs. Tejaswini also reminded the gathering that Atalji’s ideologies and lifestyle offer valuable lessons for today’s generation of politicians and party members, urging them to follow his principles of simplicity, commitment, and resilience.
The event was attended by several prominent leaders, including Legislative Council member and veteran BJP leader C.T. Ravi, MLA Udaya Garudachar, state campaign leader Dr. Shivayogi Swamy, state convener Jagadish Hiremani, and other key state committee members and party activists. Mrs. Tejaswini Ananthkumar was also felicitated for her contribution to the event and her continuous work in carrying forward Atalji’s legacy.
