The Union Government’s decision to confer country’s highest civilian award RsBharat Ratna’ on former Prime Minister and senior most BJP leader Atal Behari Vajpayee has been hailed by his relatives in Indore.
As soon as the Union Government on Wednesday made official announcement to award the coveted RsBharat Ratna’ to former Prime Minister and freedom fighter and academician Pt Madan Mohan Malviya, the family members of Sandhya Shukla erupted into joyous mood and celebrated the occasion by offering Gwalior’s famous Rsgazak’ among her acquaintances.Sandhya Shukla, who is niece of Vajpayee, said he had congratulated the latter for RsBharat Ratna’ eight years ago. At that time, Vajpayee said that he was a saint. As such he had not expectation as I have not done anything in anticipation of getting an award.Shukla who had been married off by Vajpayee 40 years ago shared his memories of time he spent with Vajpayee. She said they have only wish that Vajpayeeji lives 100 years so that the whole family his birth centenary celebrations amid thunderous clapping.