NEW DELHI: Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley has said the Multimedia Exhibition mounted by DAVP on former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee would serve as an inspiration and learning to the people in understanding Vajpayee as a politician, statesman, and poet.

Jaitley stated this while inaugurating the Multimedia Exhibition being organised on the occasion of the 90th birthday of former Prime Minister at IGNCA complex.

The exhibition will portray the life of Vajpayee through a display of around 250 photographs which reflects his vibrant personality. These rare pictures not only take the visitors through the political journey of this visionary leader, but also provide a glimpse into the diverse phases of his life - as a poet and a great thinker. At this event, different facets of Vajpayee’s life will be showcased through photo and electronic exhibition. Scrollers, Translites, LED walls, Large Fascia and Title Boards will be the major attractions of the exhibition.

Apart from this, a drawing and quiz competition will also be organised on the occasion.

The Films Division of the Ministry will screen three films based on the life of the former Prime Minister. The Photo Division has provided the photos being mounted at the Exhibition. The Song and Drama Division of the Ministry will be giving cultural performances during the Exhibition. The Publication Division has organised a Book Exhibition at the venue.

Doordarshan has provided short films to highlight the achievements of the former Prime Minister. Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting R S Rathore, Secretary Bimal Julka, and other senior officials of the Ministry were also present on the occasion.

The exhibition will be open to public from 20 December to 25 December daily from 11am to 6pm.