Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday unveiled a commemorative stone portrait at the Legislative Assembly in the memory of environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna. The Delhi CM said he would write to PM Modi to confer Bharat Ratna to the late environmentalist.
“I want to appeal to the central government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Sunderlal Bahuguna should be honoured with the Bharat Ratna. If such a towering personality is honoured with the Bharat Ratna, it will be an honour for the award itself. This will inspire the youth of our country to realise the struggle he undertook in his life,” Kejriwal said, adding that he would write to PM Modi in this regard.
Sunderlal Bahuguna, a noted environmentalist known for his pioneering role in the Chipko movement in Uttarkhand, died on May 21 this year.
On Thursday, CM Kejriwal unveiled a commemorative stone portrait at the Delhi Legislative Assembly in the memory of Sunderlal Bahuguna and also took part in a tree plantation drive.
Sunderlal Bahuguna's family, who were also present on the occasion, were presented with a cheque of Rs 1 lakh.
“By commemorating a figure like Bahuguna in this Assembly, we have purified the entire Legislative Assembly, such is his legacy. His fight and struggle along with his dedication will continue to motivate and inspire generations of citizens of not just Uttarakhand, but the entire country,” PTI quoted the chief minister as saying.
“Today people realise the importance of Bahuguna’s foresight. We now realise that if we continue to tamper with the environment, there will be a time when the entire humankind will cease to exist. We are now at such a stage that it is imperative for us to follow the principles laid down by Bahuguna through his constant struggle,” CM Kejriwal added.
(With inputs from PTI)
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