Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released a commemorative coin of ₹100 in honor of Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia, through a virtual ceremony. The special coin minted by the Ministry of Finance is launched in celebration of the centenary of his birth.
“We learn from the life of #RajmataScindia that one does not have to be born into a large family to serve others. All it takes is love for the nation and a democratic temperament: PM Modi,” Office of the Prime Minister of India tweeted .
“The life and work of #RajmataScindia was always connected with the aspirations of the poor. Her life was about Jan Seva: PM Modi,” the PMO office said in another tweet.
She was the leader of Jana Sangh and one of the founding members of the BJP.
“Tomorrow October 12 is the Jayanti of Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia. On this special day, the commemorative coin ₹100 would be released at 11 AM. This is part of the centenary celebrations of his birth and is yet another occasion to pay tribute to his great personality, “tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Hailing from a royal family, Scindia was one of the main faces of the saffron party and a vocal advocate for its major Hindutva issues.
He was born on October 12, 1919. His daughter Vasundhara Raje and grandson Jyotiraditya Scindia are senior leaders of the BJP.
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