Doordarshan National to commemorate “Good Governance Day” with niche documentaries

New Delhi : Doordarshan National will celebrate Dec 25th as the birth anniversary of two exemplary personalities of the nation; Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Shri Madan Mohan Malviya. Following the Prime Minister’s declaration of observing 25th December as “Good Governance Day”, the public broadcaster has lined up several special documentaries for telecast.

“Geet Naya Gata Hoon” is a documentary on Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee; the statesman, parliamentarian of four decades, Ex PM of India, great orator, poet, litterateur and key person in achieving political milestones nationally and internationally.

He was at the head of successfully executing the Pokhran II Nucleur test, initiating the Sadbhavna yatra from India to Pakistan, starting the Quadruple Road Scheme amongst many other achievements. With the backdrop of his poetry and songs, the film will be telecast on DD National on 25th Dec, at 11 am and would be repeated at 10:30 pm.

Another documentary dedicated to this outstanding personality, octogenarian, and a source of inspiration for all the countrymen – “Rashtriyaneta Rajneta”, will be aired at 9:30 am on 25th December.

On 25th Dec, at 9 am, on DD National channel, a documentary, “Swapna Sakaar: documentary on Mahamana Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya” would be telecast to pay a tribute to the magnificent personality highlighting his political, social and educational career.

An Indian educationist and politician notable for his role in the Indian independence movement and his espousal of Hindu nationalism; he was given the title of  ‘Mahamana’. He was the President of the Indian National Congress on two occasions (1909 & 1918).

The film would be an account of his journey and achievements and would be telecast for all DD regional Kendras at 6 pm, on the same day.