Statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Unveiled in Bhimavaram: Legacy Honored Ahead of Centenary
A Tribute to Vajpayee’s Vision
Atal Bihari Vajpayee statue has captured attention across Andhra Pradesh. On December 22, 2025, Union Minister of Civil Aviation K. Rammohan Naidu and Union Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries B. Srinivasa Varma unveiled a statue of the former Prime Minister in Bhimavaram town, West Godavari district.
The event was part of the Atal-Modi Suparipalana Yatra, a statewide campaign celebrating Vajpayee’s contributions to India’s development. Addressing the gathering, Rammohan Naidu highlighted Vajpayee’s role in strengthening national highway connectivity in Andhra Pradesh and his transformative efforts in the North East.
Amaravati to Host Another Statue on Vajpayee’s Birth Anniversary
Union Minister Srinivasa Varma announced that a larger statue of Vajpayee will be unveiled in Amaravati on December 25, coinciding with his 101st birth anniversary. The ceremony will be led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM K. Pawan Kalyan, underscoring Vajpayee’s enduring influence on Andhra Pradesh politics.
Statewide Celebrations and Yatras
The Bhimavaram unveiling was accompanied by a bike rally featuring BJP leaders and supporters, including:
- P.V.N. Madhav – BJP Andhra Pradesh State President
- Satyakumar Yadav – Minister for Health
- P. Satyanarayana – Rajya Sabha MP
- Raghurama Krishnam Raju – Deputy Speaker
Similar events have taken place across Andhra Pradesh:
- Eluru – Statue unveiled by BJP leader K. Annamalai, praising Vajpayee’s politics of service.
- Nellore – Bronze statue unveiled at Harnathapuram Circle as part of the Atal Sandesh Yatra, attended by state ministers and MPs.
Vajpayee’s Legacy in Andhra Pradesh
Vajpayee is remembered for:
- Golden Quadrilateral Project – Strengthening highway connectivity across India.
- Focus on North East Development – Infrastructure and integration efforts.
- Consensus Politics – Building bridges across party lines.
His centenary celebrations are being marked by multiple statue unveilings, rallies, and public events, reinforcing his image as a leader who prioritized service over power.
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