Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes and offered homage to three historical figures on October 2, 2026. At Raj Ghat, he honored Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, praising his unwavering faith in truth and non-violence, commitment to justice, and belief in human dignity, calling his life an enduring beacon of peace, compassion, and service. At Vijay Ghat, he paid respects to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary, describing him as a leader of quiet strength and extraordinary resolve who exemplified humility, integrity, and national commitment, particularly noting his 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' slogan that recognized soldiers and farmers. At Uprashtrapati Bhavan, he honored former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Kamaraj on his death anniversary, calling him a towering statesman who devoted his life to national service and public welfare, specifically highlighting his transformative contributions to education through expanded opportunities for underprivileged children, the introduction of midday meal programs, road expansion, dam construction for irrigation, and establishment of industrial estates that laid foundations for Tamil Nadu's agricultural and industrial growth.
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