The 25th of December, 2023 is designated as Good Governance Day 2023 in recognition of the birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who served as Prime Minister of India in the past.

In recognition of Vajpayee’s leadership and services to society, which were highlighted by his three tenure as Prime Minister of India, this day acknowledges his accomplishments.

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The History of the Good Governance Day in 2023

Good Governance Day may be traced back to December 23, 2014, when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was presented with the Bharat Ratna, together with Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya (posthumously).

This event is considered to be the beginning of the celebration. With the intention of commemorating Vajpayee’s enduring legacy, the government led by Narendra Modi has designated December 25 as Good Governance Day. This is in appreciation of the distinguished award that Vajpayee has received.

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee was born in Gwalior on December 25, 1924, and his political path was distinguished by a number of accomplishments.

He served as Prime Minister of India three times, and during each of those times, he was in power during decisive moments in the history of the country.

In addition to his political interests, Vajpayee was a prolific poet and writer who left an unmistakable impression on the literary landscape of India.

His leadership, which was characterized by statesmanship and vision, cleared the way for a number of measures that had a revolutionary effect.

The Goals of the Good Governance Day Convention

In addition to merely celebrating, the primary goals of Good Governance Day go beyond simple celebration. It is a forum for the purpose of educating citizens about the tasks and responsibilities that they are expected to do within a democratic system.

The purpose of the day is to build an informed populace that is capable of holding the government accountable for its acts by fostering awareness about the accountability and administration of the government.

Not only is December 25 a day off, but it is also a day for people to actively participate in the process of nation-building. This is done in the spirit of good governance.

In the year 2023, the significance of Good Governance Day

The purpose of the day is to provide a forum for individuals to learn about the obligations and responsibilities that are associated with the government.

By encouraging active engagement from both the government and the people, as well as by promoting principles of good governance, its major goal is to strengthen the relationship between the government and the people.