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Vice-President Pays Tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on His Death Anniversary
Thursday, 12 February 2026
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Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, paid tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary, recognizing him as a visionary thinker and nation-builder. Upadhyaya, born on 25th September 1916, emphasized 'Antyodaya' and 'Integral Humanism', focusing on the welfare and upliftment of the disadvantaged. His legacy continues to inspire ethical public life and social justice in India.
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- Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan pays tribute on death anniversary.
- Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya was born on 25th September 1916.
- He was a prominent Indian politician, philosopher, and ideologue.
- Affiliated with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS).
- Focused on the principle of 'Antyodaya' - uplifting the last person.
- Promoted Integral Humanism for welfare and social justice.
- His birth anniversary is observed as Antyodaya Diwas.
- In 2015, NRLM was renamed to Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-NRLM.
- Mughalsarai Junction was renamed in his honor in 2018.
- His principles remain relevant for contemporary society.
- Advocated for serving the downtrodden with compassion.
- Emphasized ethical public life as a guiding force.
- His contributions continue to influence India's development.
- Tribute highlights his enduring legacy.
- Social media post commemorates his contributions.
- Significant figure in shaping Indian politics and philosophy.
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