Thiruvananthapuram, October 23 (IANS). President Draupadi Murmu on Thursday unveiled the statue of former President of India late KR Narayanan and paid floral tributes to him at the Kerala Raj Bhavan. Former President of India Ramnath Kovind, Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan were also present on the occasion. President Draupadi Murmu said Narayanan was an eminent politician, diplomat and scholar. It is my honor to unveil the statue of KR Narayanan at Raj Bhavan. I am confident that his memory will inspire people to uphold the values of equality, integrity and public service to which he was always committed.” He said that KR Narayanan left behind a rich legacy of ethics, integrity, compassion and democratic spirit. It was through dedication and the power of education that he rose to the highest constitutional office of our country and what his excellence, a symbol of what a constitutional office was, got up opportunity can achieve with purposeful guidance The President said KR Narayanan was deeply attached to his home state of Kerala. He took inspiration from Kerala’s social progress and emphasis on education and inclusiveness. Even after reaching the highest position, he remained connected to his roots. He said, “Narayanan throughout his life emphasized the role of education in human and national development. For him, education was not just the privilege of a few, but the right of all. Narayanan believed that human values are essential to the development of any civilization and fundamental to the development of society.” The President said that as we remember him today, we should draw inspiration from his life, which was dedicated to nation-building and to creating a more inclusive, just and compassionate India. He expressed confidence that his memory will inspire people to uphold those values and service. –IANS DCH/ Share this story Tags
President Draupadi Murmu unveils the statue of former President KR Narayanan at Kerala Raj Bhavan
