Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday paid floral tributes to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on the occasion of his birth anniversary at Samvidhan Sadan in the national capital. The tribute ceremony was held in front of Azad’s portrait in the building’s Central Hall, with several parliamentary dignitaries joining the occasion to remember his life and contributions. Union Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, along with serving and former Members of Parliament, also offered floral tributes. Lok Sabha Secretary-General Utpal Kumar Singh and Rajya Sabha Secretary-General P C Mody were among those present at the ceremony. The gathering reflected the collective remembrance of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad through a formal parliamentary tribute on his birth anniversary.
During the programme, a booklet documenting the life and contributions of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was presented to the dignitaries attending the event. Published by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, the publication is available in both Hindi and English. The initiative provided an opportunity to highlight his contributions through a dedicated account of his life. The portrait in front of which the dignitaries paid their respects has a significant place in parliamentary history. It was unveiled on December 16, 1959, by the then President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad, in the Central Hall of the erstwhile Parliament House, which is now known as Samvidhan Sadan. The ceremony continued the parliamentary tradition of remembering prominent personalities through floral tributes and commemorative programmes.
