Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative 100 rupee coin on Monday as part of the centenary celebrations of the birth of Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia. During the virtual ceremony, the Prime Minister also spoke about her legacy and highlighted some crucial cases from her life.
Modi on Sunday tweeted: “Tomorrow October 12 is Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia’s Jayanti. On this special day, the 100 rupee commemorative coin will be released at 11 a.m. M. This is part of the centenary celebrations of his birth and it is one more occasion to pay tribute to his great personality ”.
Born on October 12, 1919, Scindia was a prominent political figure and was one of the founding members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She was one of the main faces of the party. His daughter Vasundhara Raje and grandson Jyotiraditya Scindia are currently serving as senior leaders of BJP.
At the virtual ceremony, Modi began her speech by saying that Rajmata Scindia dedicated her life to the poor. He added that it showed that for the representatives of the people it is not ‘Raj Satta’ but ‘Jan Seva’ important. Members of the Scindia family along with other dignitaries were also part of the event.
Here are the main quotes from the Prime Minister’s speech:
one. Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindiaji witnessed all major phases of Indian politics, from the independence movement to the decades after independence. Before independence, Rajmata’s experiences have expanded widely, from burning Holi of foreign clothing to the Emergency movement and the Ram Temple, Prime Minister Modi said.
two. The prime minister highlighted how Vijaya Raje Scindia turned down various positions with humility. “Once, Atalji and Advaniji had urged her to become president of Jana Sangh. But she agreed to serve Jana Sangh as an activist, ”he said.
3. Modi said that by making a law against triple talaq, India has carried forward Scindia’s vision of empowering women. “About the power of women, Rajmata Scindia used to specifically say that those hands that can rock a cradle can also rule the world. Today, the power of women in India is advancing in all fields, moving the country forward. By making a law against triple talaq, the country has advanced Rajmata Scindia’s vision on the empowerment of women, ”she added.
Four. Rajamata dedicated his present to the future of the nation, Modi said, adding that he gave up all his happiness and did not live for position and prestige.
5. The Prime Minister further noted that the country is moving forward with her blessing, with villages, the poor, Dalits, marginalized sectors and women as the first priority.
6. Modi also said that Scindia’s dreams such as the repeal of article 370 and the construction of a large Ram temple in Ayodhya have been fulfilled.
(With ANI inputs)
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