Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar formally reinstalled and unveiled the statue of former Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dr Mangal Sen at the Dr Mangal Sen Auditorium complex in Karnal on Saturday evening. The Union Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs and Member of Parliament from Karnal paid floral tributes to the veteran leader during the ceremony.
Khattar recalls association with Dr Mangal Sen
Addressing the gathering, Khattar described Dr Mangal Sen as a respected leader who remained associated with the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and later the BJP from its inception. He recalled that Dr Mangal Sen represented Rohtak as an MLA seven times and also served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana. Sharing his personal association, Khattar said he had worked closely with Dr Mangal Sen between 1981 and 1984 in Rohtak. He praised his exceptional ability to guide party workers and strengthen the organisation.
Values and standards in public life
“Dr Mangal Sen openly discussed the values, standards and discipline that should be maintained in public life and political organisations. He established high standards of dignity and decorum in politics,” the Union Minister said. “Dr Mangal Sen enjoyed cordial relations even with political opponents and believed in mutual cooperation beyond party lines. Leaders such as Chaudhary Devi Lal, Dr Mangal Sen and Parkash Singh Badal set remarkable benchmarks in Indian politics,” he added.
Statue relocated within auditorium premises
The statue, which was earlier installed at another location within the auditorium premises, has now been reinstalled at a new location. The event was attended by local BJP leaders and supporters.
