Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93: India mourns leader with exterior of a lotus but inner strength of Vajra
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93: India mourns leader with exterior of a lotus but inner strength of Vajra

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“Acche Vajpayee ka kya karoge?” Atal Bihari Vajpayee once responded to the Opposition’s barb that he was “a good man in the wrong party” in his inimitable style during the trust motion in 1996. There is an apocryphal story about Nehru predicting that Vajpayee would be the “future prime minister”. In one of the national executive meets at Goa, he wore jeans and a T-shirt, and looked at the weather, saying, “It is very madak weather.” A colleague of mine standing close by quipped, “How do you know this, Sir, since you are a bachelor?” Vajpayee looked at him mischievously and said, “Arre bhai shaadi nahi ki to kya baraat to gaye hain.” Needless to say that his remark evoked a hearty laughter in the audience. His closest friend and then home minister LK Advani described Vajpayee as a leader who had “the exterior of a lotus, but was as strong as Vajra from within.” However, the fragility of human life caught up with Vajpayee after the 2004 election.

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DC Edit | Vajpayee respected diverse views
2 weeks, 6 days ago

DC Edit | Vajpayee respected diverse views

Deccan Chronicle  

Atal Behari Vajpayee, who served the country as the Prime Minister for six years and 80 days, was an Indian statesman par excellence. One of the greatest attributes of Mr Vajpayee was his non-controversial persona, which helped the Bharatiya Janata Party make inroads into new areas and sew a multi-party National Democratic Alliance. He strengthened the country’s security through the …

Vajpayee left his mark as leader: Anurag Thakur
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Vajpayee left his mark as leader: Anurag Thakur

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Union minister Anurag Thakur praised former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee for his remarkable leadership, noting that the former prime minister earned the respect of both allies and opposition leaders alike due to his strong character and political acumen. Thakur also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fulfilling a long-standing goal of the party’s founders by abrogating Article 370. …

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 …

Opinion: 100 Years Of Atal Bihari Vajpayee — Former PM’s Legacy Goes Beyond Politics. Poet-Statesman’s Heart Beat For India
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Opinion: 100 Years Of Atal Bihari Vajpayee — Former PM’s Legacy Goes Beyond Politics. Poet-Statesman’s Heart Beat For India

ABP News  

“हार नहीं मानूंगा, रार नहीं ठानूंगा, काल के कपाल पे लिखता मिटाता हूं गीत नया गाता हूं ” These golden words of poet and statesman Atal Bihari Vajpayee truly reflect what he stood for. Following the Janata Party’s victory in the Lok Sabha elections that year, Vajpayee became the external affairs minister in Morarji Desai’s government. In the 1996 Lok …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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 …

'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 …

PM Modi pens article on Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 100th birth anniversary: ‘Wasn't one to cling on to power’
3 weeks ago

PM Modi pens article on Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 100th birth anniversary: ‘Wasn't one to cling on to power’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led greetings on the 100th birth anniversary of former PM and Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee, calling him the “architect of India's transition into the 21st century that set stage for country's economic surge". PM Modi with former prime minister of India and BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Despite facing international sanctions, the then …

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

India TV News  

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

India TV News  

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

India TV News  

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 …

Vajpayee: The statesman who shaped India with his vision, resolve
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Vajpayee: The statesman who shaped India with his vision, resolve

Live Mint  

Today, 25 December, is a very special day for all of us. Our nation marks the 100th jayanti of our beloved former prime minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. Our nation will always be grateful to Atal ji for being the architect of India’s transition into the 21st century. Social sector initiatives When it comes to the social sector, an …

Only Vajpayee, Modi are natural PMs: BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi
3 weeks ago

Only Vajpayee, Modi are natural PMs: BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi claimed that only Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi can be called "natural prime ministers," while others were "accidental PMs." Speaking at an event here marking the centenary birth year of Vajpayee, Trivedi alleged that Jawaharlal Nehru became India’s first prime minister despite not receiving a single vote from the 15-member Congress committee tasked …

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 …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was architect of India’s transition into 21st century: Modi
3 weeks ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was architect of India’s transition into 21st century: Modi

The Hindu  

Paying tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee a day before his 100th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called him the architect of India’s transition into the 21st century. In 1998, when Vajpayee took oath as Prime Minister, Mr. Modi said the nation was going through a period of political instability with four general elections in …

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 …

Vajpayee rejected idea to become President, was given unfinished task by ex-PM, reveals his media advisor
1 year, 2 months ago

Vajpayee rejected idea to become President, was given unfinished task by ex-PM, reveals his media advisor

India TV News  

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had turned down suggestions to become President in 2002 and was given a 'chit' which mentioned completing the 'unfinished task' by his predecessor, revealed his media advisor Ashok Tandon in new book 'The Reverse Swing: Colonialism to Cooperation'. Vajpayee was given 'unfinished task' by ex-PM, reveals his advisor Another revelation that Ashok Tandon talked …

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 …

Vajpayee never resorted to politics of vengeance, unlike today’s politicians, says Somu Veerraju
2 years ago

Vajpayee never resorted to politics of vengeance, unlike today’s politicians, says Somu Veerraju

The Hindu  

BJP State president Somu Veerraju said that former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee never resorted to politics of vengeance and was known for maintaining high standards of probity in public life. Paying tributes to Vajpayee on his birth anniversary, observed as the Good Governance Day, here on Sunday, Mr. Veerraju said that the former PM, unlike the present-day politicians, would …

Congress functionary’s tweet on Vajpayee courts controversy ahead of Rahul’s visit to memorial
2 years ago

Congress functionary’s tweet on Vajpayee courts controversy ahead of Rahul’s visit to memorial

The Hindu  

A Congress functionary attached to the office of party president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday courted controversy by calling former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee a “British Informer” during the Quit India movement. In a tweet, Gaurav Pandhi said, “In 1942, like all other members of the RSS, Atal Bihari Vajpayee boycotted the Quit India movement and worked as a British …

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 …

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 …

Rishi Sunak’s rise triggers a war of words back in India
2 years, 2 months ago

Rishi Sunak’s rise triggers a war of words back in India

The Hindu  

A war of words broke out between the ruling BJP and Opposition parties as Indian-origin Rishi Sunak was appointed as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The BJP also rejected any parallel drawn between Italian-origin Sonia Gandhi not getting prime ministership in 2004 and Britain's ruling party choosing Mr. Sunak as its leader. PDP president and former Jammu and …

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 …

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 …

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 Death Anniversary: Former Indian PM was a magician with pen, his poems are proof
4 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Death Anniversary: Former Indian PM was a magician with pen, his poems are proof

India TV News  

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Death Anniversary: Born on December 25, 1924, in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, Vajpayee was the first leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party to become the Prime Minister. दो अनुभूतियां -पहली अनुभूति बेनकाब चेहरे हैं, दाग बड़े गहरे हैं टूटता तिलिस्म आज सच से भय खाता हूं गीत नहीं गाता हूं लगी कुछ ऐसी नज़र बिखरा शीशे सा शहर …

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 …

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 …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee first death anniversary: Remembering BJP's iconic leader with 10 memorable quotes
5 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee first death anniversary: Remembering BJP's iconic leader with 10 memorable quotes

India TV News  

It was on this day in the year 2018 when BJP's tallest leader, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, left for the heavenly abode. DO PAL BHI NAHI, ZINDAGI SILSILA, AAJ KAL KI NAHI Memorable quotes of Atal Bihari Vajpayee 3. HAAR NAHI MANUNGA, RAAR NAHI THANUNGA Memorable quotes of Atal Bihari Vajpayee ​4. VICTORY AND DEFEAT ARE A PART OF LIFE, WHICH …

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, …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s vision continues to power India’s economy
6 years ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s vision continues to power India’s economy

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s efforts to realize its full potential and the race to overtake the world’s fifth largest economy, the UK, has strong links to the key policies set in motion at the beginning of this decade by the first National Democratic Alliance government led by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Vajpayee, according to experts, set policy priorities that …

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 …

Enigmatic forever
6 years, 4 months ago

Enigmatic forever

The Hindu  

WARM, generous, liberal, lenient, humorous, witty. Vajpayee, who had been dethroned as Prime Minister after 13 days in office in 1996, was the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate and was contesting the election from Lucknow. Vajpayee’s love for Indian delicacies often took him to Chandni Chowk in Delhi, Aminabad and Chowk in Lucknow and Khau Gali in Indore, food lover’s paradise, …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's most profound creative disruptions in Indian politics: A three-hour lunch with the Advanis
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's most profound creative disruptions in Indian politics: A three-hour lunch with the Advanis

Firstpost  

As the ashes from the funeral pyre of Atal Bihari Vajpayee remind us of the transience of human life, his memories come flooding in to reinforce the belief in an individual’s ability to change the course of history. And it will not be an exaggeration to say that Vajpayee, in his mentor Deendayal Upadhyaya’s estimation, emerged more like another Jawaharlal …

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

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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 …

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 …

Jailbird Vajpayee told city hotelier: Your idlis still keep me fit!
6 years, 4 months ago

Jailbird Vajpayee told city hotelier: Your idlis still keep me fit!

Deccan Chronicle  

“Not what we have but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance.” EpicurusSteaming hot idlis would cement the friendship of a lifetime, between a restaurateur, a doctor and an activist. "Bengaluru was a much smaller place then and everybody knew everybody," says his son, Vikram, who grew up hearing stories of his father's fateful meetings with Atal Behari Vajpayee. "They would …

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