PM Modi pays tribute to ‘organisational genius’ Ashok Singhal on his birth centenary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the late Ashok Singhal, a prominent VHP leader, on his birth centenary. Modi praised Singhal's organizational skills and his contributions to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
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The tribute highlights the historical and political significance of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and the figures associated with it.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (September 28, 2026) paid tribute to former Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) international working president Ashok Singhal on his birth centenary, describing him as an “organisational genius” and recalling his “pivotal role” in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
In an OpEd, Mr. Modi recalled his many interactions with Mr. Singhal, who was born on September 27, 1926, and passed away on November 17, 2015.
“I consider it a privilege that I had innumerable opportunities to interact with Ashok Ji and receive his affection,” Mr. Modi wrote. “One of the earliest instances dates back to 1981, when I was a young Karyakarta going about the organisational duties given to me. I received a handwritten letter from him,” he added. “Naturally, it was a noteworthy moment for me.”
Mr. Modi wrote about Mr. Singhal both as a person as well as an administrator.
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