Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tributes to former Prime Minister Chandrashekhar on April 17, 2025, marking his birth anniversary.
• PM Modi lauded Chandrashekhar for prioritizing national interest in his politics and his efforts toward social harmony and nation-building.
• CM Adityanath praised Chandrashekhar as a strong voice for the oppressed and deprived, emphasizing his dedication to social justice and public welfare.
• Chandrashekhar's political career spanned decades, including his tenure as prime minister from 1990 to 1991, his dissent during the Emergency, and his notable 1983 padayatra advocating for equality and social justice.
• The homage reflects contemporary leaders' invocation of Chandrashekhar's legacy to inspire modern political and social values.