‘Rajaji’s principles motivate us to ensure Indians lead life of dignity’

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to freedom fighter C Rajagopalachari on his birth anniversary and said he is remembered for his rich contribution to India’s freedom struggle and efforts to further India’s progress.

Rajagopalachari was a statesman, lawyer, freedom fighter and the only Indian governor-general of the country, an office that was abolished after India achieved independence from British rule.

“Remembering Shri C. Rajagopalachari on his birth anniversary. He is remembered for his rich contribution to India’s freedom struggle and efforts to further India’s progress,” Modi said in a post on X.

“He was a multifaceted persona, leaving a strong impact on governance, literature and social empowerment. Rajaji’s principles motivate us to ensure every Indian leads a life of dignity and prosperity,” the prime minister said.

Meanwhile, PM Modi on Tuesday said the enthusiasm shown by senior citizens for the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card is very satisfying and urged more and more such people to take advantage of this facility.

His remarks came over a media report which said the enrolment for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card

has reached the milestone of 25 lakh since its launch by the Prime Minister on October 29 this year.

Treatments worth more than Rs 40 crore have been availed since the launch of the Ayushman Vay Vandana card, benefitting over 22,000 senior citizens aged 70 years and above under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme in less than two months.

In a post in Hindi on X, Modi said, “The enthusiasm shown by our senior citizens for the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card is very satisfying. We are not going to leave any stone unturned for their better health and long life.”