NEW DELHI: Nominated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Union minister Vijay Goel on Friday took charge as the vice-chairman of Gandhi Smriti, the martyrdom site of Mahatma Gandhi, and its Darshan Samiti.
Goel stressed the need to take the teachings of Gandhi across the country to every household.
“PM Narendra Modi has bestowed trust and responsibility on me by giving this position. We will leave no stone unturned in the propagation of the education and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi,” Goel said.
Goel added that the key projects of the PM like ‘Swachh Bharat’ and construction of toilets among others reflect the Gandhian vision of constructive work for a progressive India.
BJP national general secretary (organisation) BL Santosh, who also attended the function, said that Goel has the capacity, calibre and personality to carry forward PM’s vision and to efficiently enhance the Gandhian vision of welfare of all.