Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the first series of 11 volumes of ‘Collected Works of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya’. The ceremony was achieved on the event of the 162nd beginning anniversary of Malaviya – the founder of Banaras Hindu University. Union Minister Anurag Thakur and Arjun Ram Meghwal have been additionally among the many dignitaries current on the occasion. The eleven volumes of this bilingual (English and Hindi) ebook, which spans over 4,000 pages, are a compilation of Malaviya’s writings and speeches collected from throughout the nation.
These volumes comprise:
- Malaviya’s unpublished letters, articles, speeches and memorandums.
- The editorial content material of the Hindi weekly “Abhyudaya,” which he based in 1907.
- Articles, pamphlets and booklets written by him occasionally.
- His speeches given within the Legislative Council of the United Provinces of Agra and Awadh between 1903 and 1910.
- Statements given earlier than the Royal Commission.
- Speeches given by him through the presentation of payments within the Imperial Legislative Council between 1910 and 1920.
Mahamana Malaviya Mission’s contribution to ebook
There are additionally letters, articles and speeches written earlier than and after the institution of Banaras Hindu University; and a diary written by him between 1923 and 1925.
The work of researching and compiling the paperwork written and spoken by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya was undertaken by the Mahamana Malaviya Mission, an establishment dedicated to propagating the beliefs and values of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya.
A devoted group of the Mission, led by eminent journalist Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, has labored on Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya’s authentic literature with out altering the language and textual content. The publication of these books has been achieved by the Publications Division underneath the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
PM Modi addresses occasion
Addressing the occasion after the ebook launch, PM Modi stated that as we speak is sort of a competition of inspiration for individuals who consider in India and Indianness. Today is the beginning anniversary of Mahamana Mandan Mohan Malaviya and likewise the beginning anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
“I consider it a privilege of our government that we gave him Bharat Ratna. For me, Mahamana ji is very special for another reason: like him, God has given me an opportunity to serve Kashi. I am also fortunate that when I filed my nomination to contest the elections in 2014, its proponents were members of Malviya ji’s family,” he added.
The Prime Minister additionally stated {that a} character like Mahamana was born as soon as in a century and was additionally the best scholar of his time. “A personality like Mahamana is born once in a century! Mahamana was the greatest scholar of his time! He was a confluence of modern thinking and Sanatan values! It’s a matter of big fortune and pride for my government that it bestowed Mahamana with the Bharat Ratna”, he added.
(With inputs from PTI)
