Alvida Atal: Ashes of former PM to be immersed in rivers of all UP districts
6 years, 4 months ago

Alvida Atal: Ashes of former PM to be immersed in rivers of all UP districts

India TV News  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday said that former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s ashes will be immersed in rivers across all districts of the state. Image Source : ANI Vajpayee's ashes to be immersed in UP rivers The former prime minister was elected from the Lucknow constituency in 1991, 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2004 and had represented the state’s capital in the Lok Sabha for five consecutive terms. While on his visit to Lucknow on August 5, Home Minister Rajnath Singh had hailed Vajpayee for setting in flow a ‘Vikaas ki Ganga’ - a river of development - in Lucknow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also paid tributes to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee last month, while addressing a symposium in the city on 'Transforming Urban Landscape'.

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Uttar Pradesh government to reimburse Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ash immersion bills
5 years, 6 months ago

Uttar Pradesh government to reimburse Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ash immersion bills

India TV News  

The Uttar Pradesh State Information Department will now foot the Rs 2.5 crore bill that was incurred on the programme organized last August for the immersion of the ashes of late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Reports suggest that a number of letters were exchanged between the LDA and the State Information Department for payment of the bills. When the …

UP government to reimburse Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Rs 2.5 crore ash immersion bills
5 years, 6 months ago

UP government to reimburse Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Rs 2.5 crore ash immersion bills

India Today  

The Uttar Pradesh State Information Department will now foot the Rs 2.5 crore bill that was incurred on the programme organised last August for the immersion of the ashes of late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Reports suggest that a number of letters were exchanged between the LDA and the State Information Department for payment of the bills. When the …

Nagaland Congress opposes immersion of Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s ashes in a ‘Christian majority state’
6 years, 4 months ago

Nagaland Congress opposes immersion of Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s ashes in a ‘Christian majority state’

Op India  

In another display of pettiness by the Congress, the Nagaland State Congress labelled the immersion of ashes of Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as an imposition of ‘alien rituals’ on the state, which is a ‘Christian majority state’. The Congress on Friday said the immersion of Vajpayee’s ashes in some selected rivers of the country had been turned into …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's niece Kanti Mishra responds to cousin Karuna Shukla, says former prime minister 'belongs to nation'
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's niece Kanti Mishra responds to cousin Karuna Shukla, says former prime minister 'belongs to nation'

Firstpost  

Niece of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Kanti Mishra has rebuffed another niece of the late leader, Karuna Shukla, over her statement criticising the Bharatiya Janata Party for carrying the veteran leader’s ashes to different states for immersion. Gwalior: Niece of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Kanti Mishra has rebuffed another niece of the late leader, Karuna Shukla, …

Narendra Modi hands Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ashes to all BJP state chiefs for immersion in rivers across country
6 years, 4 months ago

Narendra Modi hands Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ashes to all BJP state chiefs for immersion in rivers across country

Firstpost  

The state unit heads of the BJP along with the Union ministers from their respective states were assigned to carry out ‘Asthi Kalash Yatra’ in all states to immerse the ashes in holy rivers. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah on Wednesday handed over urns containing ashes of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ashes to be immersed in 10 rivers of Madhya Pradesh following Kalash Yatras in parts of state, says BJP
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ashes to be immersed in 10 rivers of Madhya Pradesh following Kalash Yatras in parts of state, says BJP

Firstpost  

Ten “Kalash Yatras” or processions on vehicles with urns containing Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s ashes, will be taken out in different parts of the state before the ashes are immersed in rivers across Madhya Pradesh. Bhopal: A portion of ashes of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee would be immersed in 10 main rivers of Madhya Pradesh after taking out processions …

Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s ashes to be immersed in 100 rivers across the country
6 years, 4 months ago

Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s ashes to be immersed in 100 rivers across the country

Op India  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to immerse the ashes of the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away on 16th August, in 100 rivers across the country along with several prayer meetings organized in the Delhi, state capitals, district headquarters and panchayats. The programme started on Sunday, when the ashes of Atal Bihari Vajpayee were immersed in …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's daughter collects ashes from Delhi's Smriti Sthal; immersion ceremony to begin from Haridwar today
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's daughter collects ashes from Delhi's Smriti Sthal; immersion ceremony to begin from Haridwar today

Firstpost  

After Haridwar, Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s ashes will be immersed in various rivers across the country. New Delhi: The ashes of former Indian prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be immersed in various rivers across the country, beginning from Haridwar on Sunday. Late #AtalBihariVajpayee's daughter Namita and granddaughter Niharika arrive at Smriti Sthal in Delhi to collect ashes of the former …

Ashes of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to be immersed in UP's 42 rivers
6 years, 4 months ago

Ashes of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to be immersed in UP's 42 rivers

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: The ashes of former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee will be immersed in 42 rivers in various districts of Uttar Pradesh. According to an official statement issued here on Friday, the government spokesperson said that since Vajpayee was closely related to Uttar Pradesh, his ashes would be immersed in all holy rivers. Giving a list of rivers, the official …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ashes to be immersed in all holy rivers of Uttar Pradesh
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ashes to be immersed in all holy rivers of Uttar Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ashes will be immersed in rivers in all the districts in Uttar Pradesh, the state government said on Friday. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced this was being done because Uttar Pradesh was Vajpayee's ‘karmabhoomi' - the land of action - its people will get an opportunity to be part of his …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's mortal remains taken to BJP HQ; ex-PM to be cremated at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal near Rajghat
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's mortal remains taken to BJP HQ; ex-PM to be cremated at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal near Rajghat

Firstpost  

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s mortal remains have been taken to the BJP headquarters in Delhi. He will be laid to rest in Rashtriya Smriti Sthal near Rajghat New Delhi: Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s mortal remains, wrapped in the tricolour, were taken to the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in Delhi on Friday for the people to pay …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee cremated, last rites performed by daughter Namita
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee cremated, last rites performed by daughter Namita

Hindustan Times  

Vajpayee’s ashes to be spread in Ganga, Yamuna, Tapti Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP chief Amit Shah and President Ram Nath Kovind look on during Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s funeral ceremony at Smriti Sthal, New Delhi. Foreign dignitaries from Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan at funeral Read full story here Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, Pakistan acting law minister Syed Ali Zafar, …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's mortal remains consigned to flames with full state honours | As it happened
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's mortal remains consigned to flames with full state honours | As it happened

India TV News  

The mortal remains of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee were consigned to flames at Smriti Sthal in Delhi on Friday. Alvida Atal: Highlights of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's funeral ceremony 4:56 pm: Atal Bihari Vajpayee's mortal remains consigned to flames amidst slogans of 'Atal Bihari Amar Rahe' with full state honours at Smriti Sthal ​ Vajpayee's mortal remains consigned to …

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