In UP, BJP likely to ride on Vajpayee's name in run-up to 2019 LS polls
6 years, 4 months ago

In UP, BJP likely to ride on Vajpayee's name in run-up to 2019 LS polls

India TV News  

Will the Bharatiya Janata Party, in the run-up to the 2019 general elections, ride on the name of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who died on Thursday after a prolonged illness aged 93? Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that "special works" would be initiated in places that were linked to the three-time Prime Minister's life span. Catch all the latest news about Lok Sabha elections 2019 HERE "Vajpayee-ji was etched in 'kan-kan' of the state", and it would only be befitting for the party, which he nurtured from nowhere to become the biggest political entity in the world, to "do a lot of activity in his memory," says State general secretary, Govind Narayan Shukla. Although Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be at the epicenter of campaigning in 2019, as he seeks a second term, memories of Vajpayee -- statesman, poet and prime minister -- is likely to be used as an electioneering plank to match, if not better, its 2014 score of 71 out of 80 parliamentary seats from the state.

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India greatly benefited from Vajpayee's leadership: PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

India greatly benefited from Vajpayee's leadership: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 16 paid homage to BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary and said India greatly benefited from his leadership. He joined President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and many members of his Cabinet and leaders from different parties in a prayer meeting at 'Sadaiv Atal', the memorial of the former Prime Minister. …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee death anniversary: PM Modi, President Murmu, other leaders pay floral tributes
2 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee death anniversary: PM Modi, President Murmu, other leaders pay floral tributes

India TV News  

Highlights Several prominent leaders including PM Modi paid tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It is the fourth death anniversary of the former prime minister. Atal Bihari Vajpayee death anniversary: Several prominent leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his fourth death anniversary today. They were joined by …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee death anniversary: President, PM Modi pay respects to ex-Prime Minister at Sadaiv Atal
3 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee death anniversary: President, PM Modi pay respects to ex-Prime Minister at Sadaiv Atal

India TV News  

President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary. They were joined by several Union Ministers including Amit Shah and BJP national president Amit Shah at ‘Sadaiv Atal’, the memorial to Vajpayee in Delhi, in paying respects to the late Prime …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s second death anniversary: PM Modi tweets collage of old pics in his memory
4 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s second death anniversary: PM Modi tweets collage of old pics in his memory

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, …

Mamata Banerjee pays tribute to Vajpayee on his first death anniversary
5 years, 4 months ago

Mamata Banerjee pays tribute to Vajpayee on his first death anniversary

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee on Friday paid her tribute to late former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his first death anniversary. The Trinamool Congress leader, who had served as the railway minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led cabinet, also urged people to bear in mind his principles of 'insaniyat, jamhooriyat and kashmiriyat '. "Tribute to …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee first death anniversary: PM Modi, Shah pay tribute to BJP stalwart at Sadaiv Atal memorial
5 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee first death anniversary: PM Modi, Shah pay tribute to BJP stalwart at Sadaiv Atal memorial

India TV News  

BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on this day in the year 2018. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers and several top BJP leaders on Friday paid their tributes at 'Sadaiv Atal', the memorial of the former prime minister in New Delhi. Vajpayee, who joined the Rastriya Swamsevak Sangha in 1947 …

Narendra Modi, BJP using Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death for political gains, says ex-prime minister's niece Karuna Shukla
6 years, 4 months ago

Narendra Modi, BJP using Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death for political gains, says ex-prime minister's niece Karuna Shukla

Firstpost  

Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s niece Karuna Shukla criticised the BJP for eyeing the upcoming polls while announcing schemes and initiatives in his honour. A week after former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s demise, his niece and Congress leader Karuna Shukla has accused the Modi government and the Chhattisgarh BJP of politicising his death with an eye on the upcoming elections in …

Leaders from parties across India hail Atal Bihari Vajpayee at memorial service, say he was 'prime minister for everyone'
6 years, 4 months ago

Leaders from parties across India hail Atal Bihari Vajpayee at memorial service, say he was 'prime minister for everyone'

Firstpost  

A prayer meet for BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Monday saw leaders across the political divide hailing him as the ‘prime minister for everyone’, with the Opposition stressing on a need to follow his legacy of taking everyone along. New Delhi: A prayer meet for BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Monday saw leaders across the political divide hailing …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: Ex-PM's funeral procession was a tribute to how he had built BJP
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: Ex-PM's funeral procession was a tribute to how he had built BJP

Firstpost  

The march by Modi and the rest of BJP leadership behind the carriage carrying Vajpayee’s body was symbolic of the long march Vajpayee had in his life time. The pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah, some chief ministers of BJP-ruled states, important Cabinet ministers at the Centre, party MPs and senior leaders, along with thousands of …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: Leaders across party lines react to demise of 'true Indian statesman'
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: Leaders across party lines react to demise of 'true Indian statesman'

Firstpost  

Former prime minister of India, and Bharatiya Janata Party party stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on Thursday, after a prolonged illness. Former prime minister of India and Bharatiya Janata Party party stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on Thursday, after a prolonged illness. Extremely sad to hear of the passing of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, our former Prime Minister …

'Politics loses its poetry': Roundup of headlines in Indian dailies observing Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death
6 years, 4 months ago

'Politics loses its poetry': Roundup of headlines in Indian dailies observing Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death

Firstpost  

India on Thursday one of its most charismatic leaders, former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. India, on Thursday, lost one of its most charismatic leaders, former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Here’s are a few of the headlines of the Indian dailies on Vajpayee’s demise: The headline of Hindustan Times read, “Politics loses its poetry”, a reference to the former …

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, the politician: Coalition builder
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the politician: Coalition builder

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee ’s long time friend and associate L K Advani, summed up his political legacy when he called him the pioneer, who gave India the first stable, non-Congress coalition government. Above it all, the country must stay shining, its democracy immortal,” the outgoing Prime Minister said in what has become the defining moment of his …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's life had close links with Mumbai; ex-PM signed off from public life at rally in Shivaji Park
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's life had close links with Mumbai; ex-PM signed off from public life at rally in Shivaji Park

Firstpost  

It was at a public rally in Mumbai in 1995 that LK Advani announced Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s name as BJP’s prime ministerial candidate. Mumbai: Mumbai played a significant role in the political journey of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Vajpayee, who died on Thursday, had announced his retirement from public life in 2005 at a rally at Shivaji Park …

Naveen Patnaik calls Atal Bihari Vajpayee's demise a 'personal loss', declares holiday in Odisha tomorrow
6 years, 4 months ago

Naveen Patnaik calls Atal Bihari Vajpayee's demise a 'personal loss', declares holiday in Odisha tomorrow

Firstpost  

Odisha government declared a public holiday on Friday and a seven-day state mourning as a mark of respect to Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Bhubaneswar: Odisha government declared a public holiday on Friday and a seven-day state mourning as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who passed away in New Delhi Thursday, an official release said. State …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away | Cabinet to condole his demise
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away | Cabinet to condole his demise

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who had been admitted to the AIIMS hospital in New Delhi for the past few weeks, died on Thursday. 1 / 3 Union Cabinet to condole Vajpayee's demise Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s mortal remains will be taken to his residence where people can pay their last respects, said Home Minister Rajnath Singh. Union Cabinet headed …

The last time Atal Bihari Vajpayee was photographed
6 years, 4 months ago

The last time Atal Bihari Vajpayee was photographed

Live Mint  

New Delhi: For more than a decade after political retirement, former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee lived a hermit-like life away from the prying eyes of the media. Visitors click photographs outside Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 6A Krishna Menon Marg bungalow. Photo: Facebook The story of Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s last photograph When the then President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra …

The life and times of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former prime minister and admired leader
6 years, 4 months ago

The life and times of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former prime minister and admired leader

Hindustan Times  

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the first non-Congress prime minister to complete a full term in office, died in Delhi on Thursday after a prolonged illness, doctors said. He later wrote in a piece titled ‘The Sangh is my Soul’: “I participated in the Quit India movement in 1942 and was jailed…” 1951: After working as a journalist, he …

Reactions to Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s death
6 years, 4 months ago

Reactions to Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s death

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies in New Delhi on Thursday, after a prolonged illness. “The Government and people of Pakistan extend their heartfelt condolences to his family and to the Government and people of India.” ‘Great friend, highly respected in Bangladesh’ In a condolence message sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says: "We …

End of an era: Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93
6 years, 4 months ago

End of an era: Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93

India TV News  

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, arguably one of the country's most respected prime ministers, died on Thursday after a prolonged illness. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah, senior party leader LK Advani and string of ministers and other leaders visited Vajpayee today at AIIMS which released a medical bulletin in the morning to say that the former PM's health condition …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Bhishma Pitamah of Indian politics, dies at 93
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Bhishma Pitamah of Indian politics, dies at 93

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Three-time prime minister and a towering politician admired by colleagues across party lines, Atal Bihari Vajpayee died in Delhi on Thursday. Top leaders visited Vajpayee since Wednesday evening – Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah rushed to see him twice within 24 hours. The last rites of the former prime minister will take place at …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister, passes away at 93
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister, passes away at 93

The Hindu  

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the only non-Congress leader to have completed a full term as Prime Minister, breathed his last at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences on Thursday evening. His last rites will take place at Smriti Sthal close to Rajghat at 5 p.m. Mr. Vajpayee’s body will be taken from his Krishna Menon Marg residence to the BJP headquarters …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, India’s nuclear myth buster, dead
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, India’s nuclear myth buster, dead

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences for over nine weeks, passed away on Thursday, an official statement from the premier medical institute said. “It is with profound grief that we inform about the sad demise of Former Prime Minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee at 05:05pm …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Indian prime minister who pursued peace with Pakistan, dies at 93
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Indian prime minister who pursued peace with Pakistan, dies at 93

LA Times  

Students from an art school place flower petals around a painting of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Mumbai, India, on Thursday. The February 1999 bus ride cemented former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s stature as a peacemaker even though he had set off the nuclear arms race. Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee greets the audience …

8 contributions by Atal Bihari Vajpayee towards making India better
6 years, 4 months ago

8 contributions by Atal Bihari Vajpayee towards making India better

India Today  

Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari said, "Empowering the individual means empowering the nation. Prime minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative coin worth Rs 100 in honour of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who died in August this year. On his 94th birth anniversary, here's a look at eight remarkable steps taken by Atal Bihari Vajpayee in his tenure: Paying floral …

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