CM Pays Tribute to Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Says His Ideals Continue to Guide Haryana’s Governance

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State to Name Public Spaces After Atal Bihari Vajpayee Across All 87 Urban Local Bodies

Chief Minister Launches New Digital Initiatives

Chandigarh, 25 December 2025

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday paid rich tributes to Bharat Ratna late Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, describing him as a visionary statesman whose life symbolised integrity, democratic values, and people-centric governance. The Chief Minister, while remembering former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee said that he was not only steadfast in his thoughts but also unwavering in his values and principles.

He emphasized that though governments may come and go, Atal ji always remained firm in his ideals. Describing his life as a source of continuous inspiration, the Chief Minister said that Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s journey teaches the nation the importance of values, integrity, and principled leadership.

The Chief Minister said that the present State Government is firmly following the path shown by Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose ideals of good governance continue to inspire policies and public service in Haryana.

Making a major announcement on the occasion of Good Governance Day, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that to commemorate the birth centenary of Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the State Government has decided to name at least one public place in each of the State’s 87 Urban Local Bodies after him.

Addressing the gathering during the State-level Good Governance Day programme held in Panchkula, the Chief Minister further announced that statues of Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee will also be installed at these locations, so that his ideals of democracy, national unity, and transparent governance continue to guide society.

The Chief Minister said that, in addition, several institutions will be established in the name of Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee to spread awareness about his life, thoughts, and invaluable contributions, especially among the youth.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini informed that a suitable community asset has already been identified in every Urban Local Body,  which may include a community centre, park, library, auditorium, old-age home, or a commercial site. He said that the process of renaming and development in memory of Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be completed within the next six months.

These initiatives, he said, reflect the State Government’s unwavering commitment to preserving and carrying forward the legacy of a great leader whose principles continue to strengthen governance based on transparency, inclusiveness, and public welfare.

Chief Minister Launches New Digital Initiatives

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini digitally launched several ambitious digital projects and portals. The initiatives include a portal for Security of Tenure of the Human Resources Department, portal for submission of application for declaration of Infrastructure-Deficient Industrial Area of the Town and Country Planning Department, Press Release Management System (PRMS) and Online Press Accreditation Portal of the Information, Public Relations, Languages and  Cultural Department. The Chief Minister also launched the Instant Registration of Commercial Establishments of the Labour Department. These initiatives aim to enhance transparency, efficiency, and speed in government processes, while making public services more accessible and citizen-friendly.

The Chief Minister also released the New Year calendar and a coffee-table book highlighting the government’s policies and schemes during the programme.

Rajya Sabha MP, Smt. Rekha Sharma, MLA Smt. Shakti Rani Sharma, former Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Gian Chand Gupta, Chief Secretary, Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Smt. Sumita Misra, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Arun Gupta, Commissioner & Secretary, Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture Department, Dr. Amit Agrawal, Director, Sh. Parth Gupta, Additional Director (Admn.), Smt. Varsha Khangwal and other dignitaries also remained present on this occasion.