AB Vajpayee architect of India’s transition into 21st century: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Atal Bihari Vajpayee as the architect of India’s transition into the 21st century and said the BJP stalwart ushered in reforms that set the stage for India’s economic surge, abandoning an economic philosophy which encouraged cronyism and stagnation. Modi said, “He stands tall as a statesman who continues to inspire countless people.”The prime minister said Vajpayee provided stable and effective governance at a time when people were getting impatient and sceptical about the government’s ability to deliver due to the political instability of the 90s when four Lok Sabha polls were held in about nine years. He said, “The Vajpayee government not only boosted economic growth but also brought distant regions closer, fostering unity and integration.”An initiative like the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan highlights how Vajpayee dreamt of building an India where modern education is accessible to people across the nation, particularly the poor and marginalised sections, he added. Despite facing international sanctions, Modi said, the NDA government stood firm, articulating India’s right to safeguard its sovereignty while simultaneously being the strongest proponent of world peace.