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RIP Atal Bihari Vajpayee

India Today  

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru did not believe in astrology or any sort of future predictions. But as the Prime Minister of India, Nehru had introduced Atal Bihari Vajpayee during the 1950s to a foreign dignitary as the future prime minister of the country. Read | Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93 Born to Krishna Devi and Krishna Bihari Vajpayee in Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh on December 25, 1924, Atal Bihari Vajpayee became an activist during his teenage. AIIMS press statement announcing the death of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the former prime minister. As prime minister, Vajpayee not only brought India and Pakistan closer despite a military conflict, but also established closer connect among the SAARC nations.

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Manmohan Singh death: Rare pics of former prime minister and architect of India's economic reforms
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Manmohan Singh death: Rare pics of former prime minister and architect of India's economic reforms

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Image Source : X 1/10 Manmohan Singh, former prime minister and architect of India's economic reforms, died on December 26 at the age of 92, at AIIMS in Delhi, where he was admitted. Image Source : PTI 4/10 In this November 8, 2010 picture, US President Barack Obama and former prime minister Manmohan Singh greet each other after addressing a …

Manmohan Singh dies: President, VP, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, leaders across party lines mourn demise of ex-PM
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Manmohan Singh dies: President, VP, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, leaders across party lines mourn demise of ex-PM

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Manmohan Singh dies: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said, "Deeply pained to learn about the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, former Prime Minister and a distinguished economist who transformed India's economic landscape. Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweets, "The news of the demise of former Prime Minister …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Journey Through Political Turbulence: The Fall And Rise Of A Resilient PM
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee Journey Through Political Turbulence: The Fall And Rise Of A Resilient PM

ABP News  

Atal Bihari Vajpayee would always be known as the man with no haters. As India celebrates the 100th birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, let's take a look at his remarkable political journey, particularly during his tenure as the Prime Minister of India. 1998 Lok Sabha Elections However, the 1998 general elections transformed Atal Bihari Vajpayee's political fortunes. While Atal …

Old photo of Atal Bihari Vajpayee with Santa Claus from 2001 resurfaces on his 100th birthday
3 weeks ago

Old photo of Atal Bihari Vajpayee with Santa Claus from 2001 resurfaces on his 100th birthday

Hindustan Times  

An old photograph of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee from 2001 surfaced online on the microblogging platform, capturing a delightful moment where Santa Claus is seen handing him gifts. Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee receiving a Christmas gift from Santa Claus. Atal Bihari Vajpayee stands tall as a statesman and continues to inspire countless people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

'Atal Bihari Vajpayee Not One For Horse-Trading': PM Modi Pays Tribute To Former PM. WATCH
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'Atal Bihari Vajpayee Not One For Horse-Trading': PM Modi Pays Tribute To Former PM. WATCH

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his memorial 'Sadaiv Atal' in Delhi on his 100th birth anniversary. On the 100th birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, PM Modi highlighted Vajpayee's legacy highlighting the celebration of Good Governance Day. पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री भारत रत्न अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी जी को उनकी 100वीं जन्म-जयंती पर …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 100th birth anniversary: Why December 25 is observed as Good Governance Day? Know here
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 100th birth anniversary: Why December 25 is observed as Good Governance Day? Know here

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December 25 is observed as Good Governance Day in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Here's a look back at Good Governance Day First announced by the Narendra Modi government in 2014, Good Governance Day aims to create awareness about the accountability of government agencies and promote effective service delivery. Atal Bihari Vajpayee: …

PM remembers Atal Vajpayee on 100th birth anniversary: Stands tall as statesman
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PM remembers Atal Vajpayee on 100th birth anniversary: Stands tall as statesman

India Today  

On the occasion of Good Governance Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth anniversary, hailing him as the architect of India's transition into the 21st century. "Respectful tributes to former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji on his 100th birth anniversary. àäªàå‚àä°àåàäµ àäªàåàä°àäçàä¾àäèàä®àä‚àääàåàä°àå€ àä­àä¾àä°àää àä°àääàåàäè àä àäŸàä² …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee 100th birth anniversary: CM Dhami, Rajat Sharma attend special programme in Dehradun
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee 100th birth anniversary: CM Dhami, Rajat Sharma attend special programme in Dehradun

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee birth anniversary: A special event was organised in Dehradun on the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of former prime minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Wednesday. Vajpayee became Prime Minister of India thrice Atal Bihari Vajpayee was born in 1924 and he was one of the founding members of the Bharatiya Janata Party. …

PM Modi recalls memories with Atal Bihari Vajpayee, shares candid pictures
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PM Modi recalls memories with Atal Bihari Vajpayee, shares candid pictures

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Image Source : narendramodi.in 1/6 Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned an article and shared his thoughts on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's monumental contribution and how his efforts transformed many lives. Image Source : narendramodi.in 2/6 PM Modi says one can see the long-term impact of Atal Ji’s leadership in so many sectors around us. "Our nation marks the 100th Jayanti of …

Atal’s life, ideology continue to inspire nation: Rajnath
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Atal’s life, ideology continue to inspire nation: Rajnath

Hindustan Times  

[email protected] Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Paying glowing tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the eve of his birth centenary, defence minister and Lucknow MP Rajanth Singh on Tuesday said, “Atalji’s life and ideology continue to inspire the nation even today. “ Singh was speaking at the “’Atal Yuva Mahakumbh” organised at the KD Singh Babu Stadium to …

From the India Today archives (2011) | Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The right humanist
3 weeks, 1 day ago

From the India Today archives (2011) | Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The right humanist

India Today  

The jury is still out on who is the best prime minister India has had so far. Is Atal Bihari Vajpayee, then, the best prime minister in India’s history? "Atal Bihari Vajpayee is the best PM India has never had," was the refrain among many Indians during at least two previous decades. According to me, a far greater achievement of …

Om Prakash Chautala passes away at 89: Tributes pour in for former Haryana CM
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Om Prakash Chautala passes away at 89: Tributes pour in for former Haryana CM

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Indian National Lok Dal president and former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala died in Gurugram on Thursday, a party spokesperson said. Taking to X, the Prime Minister wrote, “I am deeply saddened by the demise of former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala ji. Om Shanti.” Former Haryana CM and senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda says, “.When Om …

Former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala dies at 89
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Former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala dies at 89

India Today  

Om Prakash Chautala, former Chief Minister of Haryana and the leader of the Indian National Lok Dal, died on Friday at the age of 89 at his residence in Gurugram. Chautala, a seven-time MLA, served as the Chief Minister of Haryana for a record five terms, starting in December 1989, with his final two consecutive terms spanning from 1999 to …

President and PM Pay Tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on His 99th Birth Anniversary
1 year ago

President and PM Pay Tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on His 99th Birth Anniversary

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party bigwigs led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial in New Delhi on Monday to offer floral tributes on the 99th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Leaders like Former President Ram Nath Kovind, BJP National President JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee birth anniversary: PM Modi, President Murmu, BJP leaders pay tribute to ex-prime minister
1 year ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee birth anniversary: PM Modi, President Murmu, BJP leaders pay tribute to ex-prime minister

India TV News  

Atal Bihari Vajpayee birth anniversary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and other top BJP leaders paid tribute to the former prime minister and Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 99th birth anniversary at Sadaiv Atal, New Delhi on Monday. "On behalf of all the family members of the country, I pay …

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. …

Congress leader's tweet on Atal Bihari Vajpayee sparks row amid Rahul's tribute
2 years ago

Congress leader's tweet on Atal Bihari Vajpayee sparks row amid Rahul's tribute

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has questioned the timing of a Congress functionary's controversial remarks on former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, All India Congress Committee coordinator Gaurav Pandhi attacked Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh saying the late BJP leader worked as "British informer" during Quit India movement. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi …

Remembering Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the 'man of masses,' on his 98th birth anniversary
2 years ago

Remembering Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the 'man of masses,' on his 98th birth anniversary

India TV News  

India is celebrating the 98th birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee today. The Padma Vibhushan, which is the country's second-highest civilian honour, was conferred upon Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1992. Besides politics, the late former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is also known to be an eloquent speaker and prolific writer. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid …

PM Modi, President Murmu pay tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 98th birth anniversary
2 years ago

PM Modi, President Murmu pay tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 98th birth anniversary

India Today  

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his memorial 'Sadaiv Atal' on his 98th birth anniversary on Sunday. Delhi | President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi pay floral tribute at ‘Sadaiv Atal’ on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary. pic.twitter.com/sIpjzeUmNL …

Pankaj Tripathi to play Atal Bihari Vajpayee in biopic, says 'privilege for an actor like me'
2 years, 1 month ago

Pankaj Tripathi to play Atal Bihari Vajpayee in biopic, says 'privilege for an actor like me'

India Today  

Popular actor Pankaj Tripathi is all set to play former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in his biopic titled Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon Yeh Desh Rehna Chahiye Atal. PANKAJ TRIPATHI TO PLAY ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE The biopic was announced on June 28, 2022. Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon Yeh Desh Rehna Chahiye Atal revolves around former PM …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 3 iconic contributions to India's science & technology
2 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 3 iconic contributions to India's science & technology

Hindustan Times  

India marks the fourth death anniversary of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away at the age of 93 on August 16, 2008. He paid tribute terming him as a great economic reformer whose National Telecom Policy in 1999 “helped the industry overcome some of its toughest early challenges.” 3) Addressing the nation …

President, PM pay rich tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary
2 years, 4 months ago

President, PM pay rich tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union ministers on Tuesday paid rich respects to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his fourth death anniversary in Delhi. President, PM pay rich tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary The leaders were seen paying floral tributes at Sadaiv Atal, AB Vajpayee's memorial in the national capital. “Humble tribute to …

President, PM pay rich tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary
2 years, 4 months ago

President, PM pay rich tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union ministers on Tuesday paid rich respects to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his fourth death anniversary in Delhi. President, PM pay rich tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The leaders were seen paying floral tributes at Sadaiv Atal, AB Vajpayee's memorial in the national …

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 …

Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal pay tribute to country's first PM
2 years, 7 months ago

Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal pay tribute to country's first PM

Firstpost  

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru breathed his last on 27 May 1964. On his death anniversary, several political leaders including PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi and Ajit Pawar paid their respects to India’s first and longest serving prime minister. pic.twitter.com/dtckbJEltZ — Rahul Gandhi May 27, 2022 Several Congress leaders including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to India’s first Prime Minister …

PM Modi condoles demise of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's close aide Shiv Kumar Pareek
2 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi condoles demise of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's close aide Shiv Kumar Pareek

India TV News  

Highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Mar 6 condoled demise of Shiv Kumar Pareek Pareek was former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's long-time aide Shiv Kumar Pareek had passed away on March 5, 2022 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the demise of Shiv Kumar Pareek who was former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's long-time aide. "Deeply saddened by the …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee 97th birth anniversary: 11 iconic quotes by former Prime Minister of India
3 years ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee 97th birth anniversary: 11 iconic quotes by former Prime Minister of India

India TV News  

Atal Bihari Vajpayee - a politician, a statesman and a poet was not only the 11th Prime minister of India but also the only Non- Congress PM to complete a full term in office. Today, as India celebrates his 97th birth anniversary, IndiaTVnews.com brings to you the 11 most iconic quotes by Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Truth cannot be hidden for …

Shakti Sinha, former bureaucrat and private secretary to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, passes away
3 years, 3 months ago

Shakti Sinha, former bureaucrat and private secretary to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, passes away

Firstpost  

Political leaders and other dignitaries expressed shock and grief over Sinha’s sudden demise and recalled his contribution as a strategic thinker and leader in public policy. New Delhi: Shakti Sinha, former bureaucrat and academician who was private secretary to late prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, passed away on Monday. “The Press Club of India is shocked at the untimely passing …

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 …

Dilip Kumar passes away: PM Modi, President, other political leaders pay tribute
3 years, 6 months ago

Dilip Kumar passes away: PM Modi, President, other political leaders pay tribute

India TV News  

Dilip Kumar, India’s enduring film legend through the decades, died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday after prolonged illness, his family and doctors treating him said. Meanwhile, political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal and others paid condolences and expressed grief on the passing away of the legendary actor. RIP Dilip Kumar - Leaders pay tribute …

Social Activist D Prakash Rao Passes Away at 63, PM Modi Condoles His Death
4 years ago

Social Activist D Prakash Rao Passes Away at 63, PM Modi Condoles His Death

News 18  

Noted social activist and Padma Shri D Prakash Rao passed away while undergoing treatment at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack on Wednesday. Rao started the school ‘Asha O Ashwasana’ in Buxi Bazaar area in 2000 to provide free education to slums kids when he saw kids in his neighbourhood taking to petty crimes. Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, …

India’s former president Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84 after testing positive for coronavirus
4 years, 4 months ago

India’s former president Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84 after testing positive for coronavirus

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s former president Pranab Mukherjee …

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, …

PM Modi, Amit Shah pay respects to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on second death anniversary
4 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi, Amit Shah pay respects to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on second death anniversary

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his second death anniversary as he remembered the former prime minister’s “outstanding service” to the nation. Union home minister Amit Shah and defence minister Rajnath Singh also paid tributes to Vajpayee. Shah posted the tribute on Twitter in Hindi which roughly translates to, "Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari …

Jawaharlal Nehru 56th death anniversary: Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal pay tributes to first PM and 'architect of modern India'
4 years, 7 months ago

Jawaharlal Nehru 56th death anniversary: Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal pay tributes to first PM and 'architect of modern India'

Firstpost  

Several leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, took to social media to pay tributes to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his 56th death anniversary India is observing the 56th death anniversary of its first prime minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on Wednesday. Several leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, took …

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 …

President Kovind, PM Modi pay tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his first death anniversary
5 years, 4 months ago

President Kovind, PM Modi pay tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his first death anniversary

India Today  

Remembering one of the tallest leaders and founder member of the party, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his first death anniversary at his memorial, Sadaiv Atal, in Delhi. Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at 'Sadaiv Atal' - the memorial of former PM #AtalBihariVajpayee, on his first death anniversary …

Remembering Atal Bihari Vajpayee with 10 meaningful quotes from the former PM
5 years, 4 months ago

Remembering Atal Bihari Vajpayee with 10 meaningful quotes from the former PM

India Today  

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was an Indian politician, extraordinary orator, and writer who served as the tenth Prime Minister of India. He was conferred India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, by the President of India in 2014 and his birthday December 25, was declared as Good Governance Day by the Modi government in 2014.In 2014, Vajpayee was conferred Bharat Ratna, …

Jawaharlal Nehru helped democracy survive in India, tweets Rahul Gandhi on former PM's death anniversary: Narendra Modi, Sonia, Pranab Mukherjee pay tribute
5 years, 7 months ago

Jawaharlal Nehru helped democracy survive in India, tweets Rahul Gandhi on former PM's death anniversary: Narendra Modi, Sonia, Pranab Mukherjee pay tribute

Firstpost  

Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: From Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former president Pranab Mukherjee, former vice-president Hamid Ansari to Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, UPA chairperson Sonia, prominent politicians and leaders paid tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on the former prime minister’s 55th death anniversary on Monday. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former president Pranab Mukherjee, former vice-president Hamid Ansari to Congress chief …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee birth anniversary: Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind pay tributes to former PM
6 years ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee birth anniversary: Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind pay tributes to former PM

Firstpost  

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to late Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 94th birth anniversary at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in New Delhi on Tuesday President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to late Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 94th birth anniversary at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Poet who ruled India and its million hearts | A timeline
6 years ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Poet who ruled India and its million hearts | A timeline

India Today  

Atal Bihari Vajpayee would have turned 94, had he been alive today. In his five-decade long political journey, Vajpayee served as a Lok Sabha MP for nine terms and was member of the Rajya Sabha on two occasions. Besides Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, Vajpayee is the only Indian leader to take the Prime Minister's oath on three occasions. An …

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 was 'outstanding politician', helped improve bilateral relations, says Chinese premier Li Keqiang
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was 'outstanding politician', helped improve bilateral relations, says Chinese premier Li Keqiang

Firstpost  

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang described former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as an “outstanding politician” who made significant contribution to development of the Sino-Indian relations Beijing: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has described former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as an “outstanding politician” who made significant contribution to development of the Sino-Indian relations and expressed condolences over his death. “I am …

A tale of two funerals: What the demise of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narasimha Rao tells us about BJP and Congress
6 years, 4 months ago

A tale of two funerals: What the demise of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narasimha Rao tells us about BJP and Congress

Firstpost  

PV Narasimha Rao’s shabby treatment largely owed to the fact that he refused to let himself be reduced to the status of a Nehru-Gandhi loyalist. Before the final journey began, Vajpayee’s body, wrapped in the tricolour, was taken to the BJP party office where the prime minister, home minister Rajnath Singh and other senior leaders were present. The funeral was …

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 …

Atal Behari Vajpayee (1924-2018): A visionary who reshaped India's global role
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Behari Vajpayee (1924-2018): A visionary who reshaped India's global role

Deccan Chronicle  

As obituaries pour in for late Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, who passed away earlier this week, three words keep reappearing — orator, statesman and peace-seeker. Three elements stand out in the Atal Behari Vajpayee government’s conduct of foreign policy. But, at the same time, Vajpayee had red lines, as Gen. Musharraf discovered when he was sent back empty-handed, having …

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 was my guardian, his career is guiding force for the nation, says former BJP general secretary KN Govindacharya
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was my guardian, his career is guiding force for the nation, says former BJP general secretary KN Govindacharya

Firstpost  

KN Govindacharya, has expressed his grief over the demise of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and has spoken about his relationship with him. BJP’s former general secretary and the leader of the Rashtriya Swabhiman Andolan, KN Govindacharya, has expressed his grief over the demise of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and has spoken about his relationship with him. …

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