To mark the 75th birthday of Lucknow MP and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP Lucknow City unit organised various religious, social, and service-oriented programmes across the city on Friday.
The main event featured a musical recitation of the ‘Sundarkand’ at the Hanuman Setu parking area, attended by a large number of BJP office-bearers, party workers, and devotees.
The programme was formally inaugurated by BJP Lucknow City President Anand Dwivedi, who performed prayers and rituals dedicated to the ‘Shri Ram Darbar’ and Lord Hanuman.
Prominent figures present on the occasion included Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Cabinet Minister Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary, BJP State Vice President Dr Neeraj Singh, BJP Lucknow City President Anand Dwivedi, and Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) Mukesh Sharma, alongside Mandal Presidents, councillors, office-bearers, and a large number of party workers.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and City President Anand Dwivedi honoured social workers and senior party members, including Subhash Agarwal, Ajay Arora, Brij Kishore Dwivedi, Sadhana Verma, Madhuri Shukla, Om Prakash Dhanuk, Dr Vivek, Ram Ratan Maurya, and Ramchandra Chaurasia, by presenting them with traditional stoles (angavastram), bouquets, and mementoes.
Extending birthday wishes to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak remarked that Rajnath Singh’s public life serves as an inspiring example of simplicity, honesty, discipline, and service to the nation. He noted that as Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh has not only strengthened the country’s security but also imparted fresh momentum to Lucknow’s development.
BJP State Vice President Dr Neeraj Singh stated that Rajnath Singh is continuously working to realise the vision for Lucknow’s development once envisioned by the revered Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He remarked that the sapling planted in the realms of public service and organisational work has now grown into a massive banyan tree. Under his leadership and through his efforts, development works in Lucknow have gained pace via world-class projects.
Cabinet Minister Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary mentioned that he has had the opportunity to work alongside Rajnath Singh for a long time. He stated that Rajnath Singh has successfully discharged various organisational responsibilities, ranging from District President to State President and National President. His personality serves as a source of inspiration and guidance for party workers.
BJP Lucknow Metropolitan President Anand Dwivedi remarked that Rajnath Singh has always been dedicated to the development of Lucknow, the dignity of party workers, and public welfare. On his birthday, the Lucknow Metropolitan unit has organised various religious, social, and service-oriented programs to pray for his good health, longevity, and a successful life.
Meanwhile, different religious and cultural programmes marked the birthday of Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh.