Amit Shah pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Madan Malviya on their birth anniversaries

Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah took to the microblogging website, Twitter on Wednesday morning and remembered the former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Indian educationist Madan Mohan Malaviya. Amit Shah hailed former PM Bajpayee's decisions on Pokhran nuclear test and Kargil war in his tweet and appreciated him for his nationalistic views. On the other hand, the Home Minister also hailed Madan Mohan Malviya's contribution to the Indian independence movement and the education system. Shah also highlighted Malviya's contribution to journalism and social reform.

Amit Shah remembers Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Remembering the former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Amit Shah posted a tweet which roughly translates to: "Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji has left an indelible mark in Indian politics with his nationalistic thinking, and impeccable image. He dedicated his life to the nation. Atal Ji's life was based on ideologies and principles, and not on mere fascination for power. Under his leadership, the country witnessed good governance."

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"Atal Ji, on the one hand, nurtured the party as a skilled organizer and gave it an all-India form, while on the other hand, he led the country and took decisions like Pokharan and Kargil war which created a strong image of India before the world. On the occasion of Atal Ji's birth anniversary, he was awarded Vandi," Amit Shah added.

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Home Minister pays tribute to Madan Mohan Malviya

Remembering the Indian educationist Madan Mohan Malviya, Amit Shah tweeted, "Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Ji not only made a unique contribution to the independence of the country, but he also made immense efforts for education in the country. Apart from establishing Kashi Hindu University to promote education in the youth, he also contributed significantly in journalism and social reform."

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"The basic goal of Malaviya's life was 'independence and progress'. He was known as 'Mahamana' throughout the country for his great works. I salute him on his birth anniversary. He devoted his entire life for the education and bright future of the country's youth," Amit Shah added.

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