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Good governance day

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Context: Good Governance Day is being celebrated on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 25th December.

  • Origin: 2014
  • Governance involves decision-making and effective implementation. Good Governance occurs when power is utilized responsibly to foster a nation's development. This concept dates back to ancient times, with figures like Chanakya discussing it. At its core, good governance prioritizes the well-being of citizens.
  • 8 Principles of Good Governance

  • Atal Bihari Vajpayee
      • Atal Bihari Vajpayee was born on December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, part of Madhya Pradesh.
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      • He entered national politics during the Quit India Movement in 1942, contributing to the hastening of the end of British colonial rule.
      • In 1947, he began working as a journalist for Deendayal Upadhyaya's newspapers, including Rashtradharma, Panchjanya, Swadesh, and Veer Arjun.
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      • Influenced by Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Vajpayee joined the Bharatiya Jana Sangh in 1951.
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      • He served as the Prime Minister of India, being elected to the position twice in 1996 and 1999.
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      • Acknowledged for his parliamentary contributions, he received the Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Award for Best Parliamentarian in 1994, recognized as a role model for legislators.
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      • He was honored with the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in 2015, and the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award, in 1994.

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