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Vice President C P Radhakrishnan Thursday released the second and final series of “Mahamana Vangmay”, a comprehensive collection of the writings and speeches of Bharat Ratna Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, at a ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam.
The release marks the completion of a monumental archival project, with this final series comprising 12 volumes and approximately 3,500 pages. The first series of the collected works was previously inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2023.
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Addressing a distinguished gathering, the Vice President hailed Pandit Malaviya as a “rare visionary” who balanced the preservation of Indian heritage with the requirements of a modern state.
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“Mahamana Malaviya was a towering nationalist, journalist, and statesman who firmly believed that India’s future lay not in discarding its past, but in rejuvenating it,” the Vice President remarked. “He served as a vital bridge between India’s ancient values and our modern democratic aspirations.”
The Vice President emphasized that Malaviya’s commitment to scientific and technological education reflected a unique ability to harmonize the best elements of both ancient and modern civilizations.
The Vice President reflected on Malaviya’s role as an educationist, specifically citing the establishment of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) as a “living testament” to his philosophy.
“During colonial rule, Mahamana saw education as the strongest instrument of national awakening. He believed that modern education and Indian culture must grow together for a nation to truly find its soul,” Radhakrishnan stated.
He further noted that Malaviya’s emphasis on value-based and skill-oriented education is now the cornerstone of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Connecting Malaviya’s legacy to the present day, the Vice President observed that the leader’s dream of an enlightened India resonates with the current government’s missions.
The Vice President noted that Malaviya’s vision for a self-reliant nation is being championed today by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The drive toward a developed India by the centenary of independence is seen as a continuation of the path laid by Malaviya, he added.
Describing the newly-released volumes as more than just a collection of texts, the Vice President called the series a “blueprint for the country’s cultural renaissance.”
“Mahamana Vangmay represents the intellectual DNA of India’s freedom struggle. I urge our universities, scholars, and young researchers to engage with these volumes, as they offer enduring solutions to many of our contemporary challenges,” he said.
The event, organized by the Mahamana Malaviya Mission in collaboration with the Publications Division of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, was attended by high-profile dignitaries including Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Lok Sabha member Anurag Singh Thakur, President, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts Ram Bahadur Rai, President, Mahamana Malaviya Mission Hari Shankar Singh, and Principal Director General, Publications Division Bhupendra Kainthola.
The publication of “Mahamana Vangmay” stands as a definitive historical record, ensuring that the speeches and thoughts of one of India’s greatest social reformers remain accessible to future generations.
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