Prime Minister and Vice-President pay tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary on 11 February 2026.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary on 11 February 2026. The Prime Minister said his value-based principles and thoughts would remain a guiding light for every generation. The Vice-President described him as a visionary thinker and nation-builder and said his principle of Integral Humanism continues to hold enduring relevance for the world, adding that his message of serving the most downtrodden and upholding ethical public life guides India's journey towards Viksit Bharat.
Key facts
- Date
- 11 February 2026 (death anniversary)
- Tributes by
- PM Narendra Modi, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan
- Philosophy
- Integral Humanism
- Message cited
- Serving the most downtrodden; ethical public life
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which principle of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya did the Vice-President say holds enduring relevance for the world, in his tribute on 11 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Integral Humanism
The Vice-President said Upadhyaya's principle of Integral Humanism continues to hold enduring relevance for the entire world.
Tributes were paid to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on 11 February 2026. What does this date mark?
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Correct answer: B — His death anniversary
The Prime Minister and Vice-President paid tributes on his death anniversary (punyatithi), 11 February.