ON THE birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat
Ratna Atal Behari Vajpayee, the
Indore Municipal Corporation
has named the city’s vital AB
Road as Atal Behari Marg, paying tribute to the revered leader’s
legacy.
The decision was taken during a meeting of the municipal
corporation’s council and
announced as part of celebrations marking Vajpayee’s birth
centenary, observed nationwide
as Good Governance Day.
The road, previously known
for its Bus Rapid Transit System
corridor and commonly referred
to as BRTS, serves as a lifeline
connecting key areas of Indore,
stretching from Rau to Mangaliya
through densely populated localities.
Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava
shared the announcement on
his X handle, stating that the
renaming honours Vajpayee's
immense contributions to the
nation, his visionary ideas, and
his selfless dedicated services.
He described the decision,
made on this day, as a symbol of
deep respect and reverence for
the former Prime Minister.
The announcement came during a Good Governance
Conference organised by the
Municipal Corporation at the
Atal Parishad Auditorium.
Prominent attendees included Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava
and national poet Satyanarayan
Sattan.
Speakers at the event
reminisced about former PM
Vajpayee’s ideals, his profound
sense of patriotism, and his
unique stature in Indian politics,
where even political opponents
held him in high esteem.
They highlighted how he prioritised national interest, democratic values, good governance,
and development throughout his
public life, principles that continue to inspire the country.
Though no longer officially a
national highway, with traffic
diverted through the Eastern
Ring Road and Eastern Bypass
to ease congestion, the route
remains a crucial artery in official documents as part of the
Agra-Mumbai corridor and in
popular usage.
As part of the day’s observances, a garland was offered to
former PM Vajpayee's portrait at
the local BJP office.
The renaming of AB Road to
Atal Behari Marg reflects Indore’s
gesture of gratitude toward a
statesman whose vision for a
strong, developed, and united
India continues to guide governance across the nation.