President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday unveiled a bust of former President K.R. Narayanan at Raj Bhavan in Kerala, and described him as a source of inspiration for generations.“I am happy to be here to pay tribute to the late president Narayanan, who always remained connected to his childhood. He is known for always speaking about the role of education in human development,” said President Murmu. Incidentally, on Wednesday night, while she interacted with the office-bearers of the K.R. Narayanan Foundation during a meeting at the Raj Bhavan, she described Narayanan as a “historic figure and an inspiration to the nation”.
She noted that Narayanan had made remarkable contributions in diverse roles – as an ambassador, vice-chancellor, Member of Parliament, Union Minister, Vice-President, and President – and said his life symbolised excellence in public service. “K.R. Narayanan was a true son of Kerala and a source of inspiration for generations,” she observed.
The Foundation’s representatives submitted a memorandum requesting the issuance of a commemorative postal stamp and coin in Narayanan’s memory. President Murmu assured them that the proposal would be forwarded to the concerned ministries for consideration.