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Mohan Bhagwat, Yogi Adityanath share stage at Vedic education awards ceremony in Delhi

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday gave away awards instituted in memory of former VHP chief Ashok Singhal. He shared the stage with Yogi Adityanath.

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FP Staff|Oct 06, 2017, 10:12:47 IST

[caption id="attachment_4115037" align="alignnone" width="825"]RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday gave away awards instituted in memory of former Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) chief Ashok Singhal to the best student, teacher and school for promoting the Vedic education. PTI RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday gave away awards instituted in memory of former Vishwa Hindu Parishad chief Ashok Singhal to the best student, teacher and school for promoting the Vedic education. PTI[/caption][caption id="attachment_4115033" align="alignnone" width="825"]Yogi Adityanath was one of the speakers at an event hosted by the Ashok Singhal Foundation, a trust started by the RSS veteran’s family in Delhi. PTI Yogi Adityanath was one of the speakers at the event hosted by the Ashok Singhal Foundation, a trust started by Bhagwat’s family. PTI[/caption][caption id="" align="alignnone" width="825"]However, the UP CM’s arrival was delayed. After taking part in the BJP rally in Kerala, Adityanath had gone to Mysuru, then Delhi, Hisar and Rohtak before finally returning to Delhi. With Adityanath still absent, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat — the last speaker — was asked to deliver his speech. Just as he was winding up, Adityanath walked in, prompting Bhagwat to say, “I was asked to speak until Adityanath arrived… now that he is here, I will finish.” PTI However, Adityanath's arrival was delayed. Bhagwat — the last speaker at the event — was asked to deliver his speech. Adityanath walked in just in time when Bhagwat was winding up. PTI[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4115039" align="alignnone" width="825"]The ceremony for the first edition of the The ceremony for the first edition of the "Bharatama Ashok Ji Singhal Vedic Education Awards" was held in Delhi  to encourage and promote Vedic Studies across India. PTI[/caption]

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First Published:Oct 06, 2017, 10:12:47 IST
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