VP C. P. Radhakrishnan Unveils ‘Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The Eternal Statesman’ in New Delhi

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan Ji released the coffee table book Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The Eternal Statesman in New Delhi. The Vice President described the book as a fitting tribute to Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He said the publication is more than a collection of photographs. It celebrates the life, leadership and enduring legacy of one of India’s tallest statesmen whose ideals continue to inspire the nation.

Book Release in New Delhi: A Tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee

The book Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The Eternal Statesman highlights major milestones of Vajpayee’s political journey.

Key Points from the Event,

• Released in New Delhi by Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan
• Described as a celebration of Vajpayee’s democratic legacy
• Emphasizes leadership, vision and national service

The Vice-President noted that the book captures both personal and political dimensions of Vajpayee’s life.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: From Parliamentarian to Prime Minister

• Speaking at the launch, VP Radhakrishnan recalled his personal association with Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
• He said he had the privilege of serving as a Member of Lok Sabha during Vajpayee’s tenure as Prime Minister.
• He emphasized that Vajpayee’s journey from parliamentarian to Prime Minister reflected the strength and maturity of Indian democracy.
• The book portrays how Vajpayee upheld dialogue, consensus-building and democratic values throughout his political career.

Pokhran Nuclear Tests and Delhi Metro: Key Leadership Milestones

The Vice-President highlighted defining moments of Vajpayee’s leadership.

Major Achievements Mentioned.

• Pokhran nuclear tests (1998) strengthening national security
• Visionary infrastructure push including the Delhi Metro project
• Focus on development-driven governance

He remarked that Vajpayee demonstrated how strength and sensitivity can go hand in hand in leadership.

Guiding Principles: Dialogue, Democracy and Development

The book Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The Eternal Statesman underlines three pillars that defined Vajpayee’s leadership,

• Dialogue over confrontation
• Democracy as a core value
• Development as a national priority

VP Radhakrishnan observed that Vajpayee consistently upheld these principles while navigating complex political and global challenges.

Question

Q. Who released the book ‘Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The Eternal Statesman’?

A) Narendra Modi
B) C. P. Radhakrishnan
C) Droupadi Murmu
D) Rajnath Singh