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 4 pm on Friday at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal BJP chief Amit Shah said. Here is the full statement from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences announcing the death of former prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee: “It is with profound grief that we inform about the sad demise of former Prime Minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee at 05:05 pm on 16.08.2018 Shri Vajpayee was admitted in AIIMS on 11.06.2018 and was in the last 9 weeks under the care of a team of AIIMS doctors.

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India bids goodbye to former stalwart prime minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral
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India bids goodbye to former stalwart prime minister Manmohan Singh in state funeral

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 bid farewell to its …

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

India TV News  

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 death Highlights: Former PM’s last rites to be performed at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi on December 28
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Manmohan Singh death Highlights: Former PM’s last rites to be performed at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi on December 28

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday paid homage to former prime minister Manmohan Singh at his residence. “President Droupadi Murmu visited the residence of Dr Manmohan Singh, former prime minister of India, and paid last respects to him. She also offered her condolences to the family members of Dr Manmohan Singh,” the President’s Office said in a post on X. British …

Former PM Manmohan Singh Passes Away
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Former PM Manmohan Singh Passes Away

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Prime Minister and architect of India’s economic reforms, Dr Manmohan Singh, 92, breathed his last at 9:51 PM on 26 December 2024 at AIIMS Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned Manmohan Singh’s demise sharing pictures with him on his X page and wrote, “India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh …

Manmohan Singh dies: President, VP, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, leaders across party lines mourn demise of ex-PM
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

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

India TV News  

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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3 weeks ago

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 100th birth anniversary: CM Dhami, Rajat Sharma attend special programme in Dehradun
3 weeks ago

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
3 weeks ago

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 …

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

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 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 …

Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi dies at 72
8 months ago

Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi dies at 72

Deccan Chronicle  

Senior BJP leader and Bihar former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi, who was suffering from cancer, died on Monday night in a New Delhi hospital.Modi, 72, had served as the deputy chief minister of Bihar from 2005 to 2013, and again between 2017 and 2020.President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior leaders condoled the death …

PM Modi to meet BJP's 'Bhishma Pitamah', takes out special time from his road show | All you need to know
9 months ago

PM Modi to meet BJP's 'Bhishma Pitamah', takes out special time from his road show | All you need to know

India TV News  

Dausa Lok Sabha seat of Rajasthan is currently in news. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a road show for Kanhaiya Lal Meena who is the BJP candidate for Dausa Lok Sabha seat. The special thing about today's roadshow that will be held on Friday evening, is that PM Modi will meet BJP's Bhishma Pitamah and the oldest party …

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 …

Nitish Kumar’s Delhi visit to Vajpayee’s memorial stirs up BJP leaders
1 year, 4 months ago

Nitish Kumar’s Delhi visit to Vajpayee’s memorial stirs up BJP leaders

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was in New Delhi on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 to pay tribute to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary and to meet Opposition leaders. Mr. Kumar served as a minister in Vajpayee’s cabinet and always praised the former PM for his “inclusive politics”, which has become a point of unfavourable comparison …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj: BJP has lost its star power -- all in a month
5 years, 4 months ago

Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj: BJP has lost its star power -- all in a month

India TV News  

For the well-versed, and even for the less-informed, the Bharatiya Janata Party for long meant a pair of familiar personalities -- faces that could draw serpentine queues of audiences with just their oratory skills, and names that would throw the wisest politicos off guard -- Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley. On the other hand, a brilliant strategist and one of …

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 …

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's 94th birth anniversary: 'Bhishma Pitamah' of politics was known for zeal for reforms, moderate outlook
6 years ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 94th birth anniversary: 'Bhishma Pitamah' of politics was known for zeal for reforms, moderate outlook

Firstpost  

When he sat in the Opposition for many years, Vajpayee was called the “right man in the wrong party”. Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose 94th birth anniversary on Tuesday will be celebrated as Good Governance Day, was given several monikers during his unparalleled political career. “Hardliner” to “right man in wrong party” A young Vajpayee flirted with communism …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Alvida Atal: Top leaders, foreign dignitaries bid emotional farewell to Vajpayee
6 years, 4 months ago

Alvida Atal: Top leaders, foreign dignitaries bid emotional farewell to Vajpayee

India TV News  

The demise of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was mourned by top leaders of the country, foreign dignitaries and by the common people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, BJP President Amit Shah, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, veteran politician L K Advani, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Army …

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. …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee funeral updates: Gun salute accorded to ex-PM; body consigned to flames in Delhi
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee funeral updates: Gun salute accorded to ex-PM; body consigned to flames in Delhi

Firstpost  

6:47 AM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter US, Russia, Japan condole Vajpayee’s demise The US, Russia and Japan on Thursday condoled the demise of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Ambassador of Russia to India Nikolay Kudashev said, “We mourn the death of Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a great statesman”. Japanese envoy to India Kenji Hiramatsu said, “I am deeply saddened by …

Leaders of the world mourn the death of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee
6 years, 4 months ago

Leaders of the world mourn the death of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Op India  

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on Thursday after battling a prolonged illness at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. He said, “On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the people of India on the recent passing of Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee”. British High Commissioner …

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 …

Nepal foreign minister Pradeep Gyawali on his way to Delhi to attend Atal Bihari Vajpayee's funeral
6 years, 4 months ago

Nepal foreign minister Pradeep Gyawali on his way to Delhi to attend Atal Bihari Vajpayee's funeral

Firstpost  

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the government of Nepal confirmed in a statement that Nepal foreign minister Pradeep Gyawali is on his way to Delhi to attend the funeral of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Kathmandu: Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali left for New Delhi on Friday to attend the funeral of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who died on Thursday …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: Amitabh Bachchan says former PM's 'oratory powers were unmatched'
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: Amitabh Bachchan says former PM's 'oratory powers were unmatched'

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Amitabh recalls that “despite his prominence as a leader of eminence”, Atal Bihari Vajpayee never hesitated to meet his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Mumbai: A stalwart, a poet, a writer, an enlightened mind and a compassionate being leaves this world: That is how megastar Amitabh Bachchan began his tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose demise has left …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: Centre declares 7-day mourning period as mark of respect for former prime minister
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: Centre declares 7-day mourning period as mark of respect for former prime minister

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A seven-day state mourning was announced by the government as a mark of respect to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away on Thursday. A seven-day State mourning was announced by the Central government as a mark of respect to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away on Thursday. In a circular, the Home Ministry said …

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

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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 …

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