Vajpayee came to Delhi to edit a paper, ended up leading the nation
6 years, 4 months ago

Vajpayee came to Delhi to edit a paper, ended up leading the nation

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Vajpayee during the Janata Party National executive meeting. Atal Bihari Vajpayee came to Delhi four years after the Independence to edit a newspaper and ended up leading the nation from here, recalled veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra. After he won the first Lok Sabha election from New Delhi seat in 1957, he remained in the city and used to attend all significant events of the Jana Sangh,” said Malhotra, who was deputy leader in Lok Sabha during 2004-09. Remembering Vapayee’s influence and respect among party workers, Malhotra said in case of difference of opinion, it was the former PM who took the final call. Before big rallies at Ramlila Maidan, he was invited to speak at Hauz Qazi and Bara Tooti Chowk in Sadar Bazar, said Malhotra, who was Chief Executive Councillor of Delhi’s Metropolitan Council in 1967.

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The Hindu  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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BJP recalls Vajpayee’s trailblazing contributions on his birth anniversary

Deccan Chronicle  

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Paying tributes to Syama Prasad Mookerjee, who had founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh in 1951, on his birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he devoted his life to India’s unity and progress, and his lofty ideals motivate millions across the nation. In a tweet, Modi said, “I bow to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his Jayanti. He …

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Live Mint  

Remembering former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his second death anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today tweeted a montage of old pictures and videos. With PM Modi's voiceover in the video, the nearly two-minute-long clip features photos and videos of Vajpayee taken during his long career in politics. Sharing a short clip capturing pivotal moments from Vajpayee's remarkable career, …

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India Today  

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6 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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6 years, 4 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Firstpost  

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The Hindu  

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Poet Prime Minister’s last rites at 4 pm today at Delhi’s Smriti Sthal

Hindustan Times  

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6 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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6 years, 4 months ago

Vajpayee’s journey, from poetry to politics

Live Mint  

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