Celebrating Chandrashekhar: A Grand Diwali Event in Ballia Marks Former PMs Oath Anniversary
A grand Diwali celebration in Ballia honors former PM Chandrashekhars oath anniversary with thousands of lamps lit in his memory.
Ballia, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : On November 10, Ballia commemorated the anniversary of former Prime Minister Chandrashekhar’s oath-taking in 1990 with a vibrant Diwali celebration at Chandrashekhar Udyan. The event, organized by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), included lighting lamps at the statue of Chandrashekhar and other prominent figures from the region.
Neeraj Shekhar, son of the former Prime Minister and a member of the Rajya Sabha, emphasized that the occasion was not just a tribute to his father but also a recognition of all great personalities connected to Ballia. He expressed joy over the enthusiastic participation of the youth in lighting lamps across various locations in the district.
Neeraj noted that this initiative extended beyond Ballia, with people from cities like Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Uttarakhand also joining in to honor Chandrashekhar. He highlighted the special connection his father had with Haryana and expressed gratitude for the widespread support received from across the country.
The celebration at Chandrashekhar Udyan saw around ten thousand lamps lit, with additional lamps placed at various statues throughout the district. In total, approximately 70 statues in Ballia were illuminated to honor these figures, sending a message of respect and inspiration to the community.
Neeraj Shekhar urged the youth to draw inspiration from the lives and contributions of Ballia’s great personalities. He stressed the importance of honoring these figures and passing their legacies to future generations, hoping that the youth would play a vital role in advancing Ballia in line with these ideals.
