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 to India Dominic Asquith said, “We are saddened by the passing of former PM of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee”. Reportedly, President of Russia, Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolences to President of India Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on the passing of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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'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

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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 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 …

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 …

President Murmu, PM Modi pay floral tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at ‘Sadaiv Atal’ memorial
4 months, 4 weeks ago

President Murmu, PM Modi pay floral tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at ‘Sadaiv Atal’ memorial

India TV News  

Union Ministers and leaders from across the NDA paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his sixth death anniversary at the Sadaiv Atal Memorial in New Delhi on Friday, August 16. 'President Murmu, PM Modi attend prayer meet' President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the prominent figures who attended …

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 …

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 …

Senior BJP leader Sunil Ojha passes away
1 year, 1 month ago

Senior BJP leader Sunil Ojha passes away

Hindustan Times  

Senior BJP leader and co-in-charge of Bihar BJP, Sunil Ojha, 70, passed away in Gurgaon, in the wee hours of Wednesday. Senior BJP leader Sunil Ojha He was transferred from Uttar Pradesh to Bihar only a few months ago. Kashi region BJP president Dilip Patel expressed his condolences and said that Ojha successfully discharged many responsibilities of the organization. Modi …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Efficient Administrator, Mass Leader: Manmohan Singh Condoles Demise of Ram Vilas Paswan
4 years, 3 months ago

Efficient Administrator, Mass Leader: Manmohan Singh Condoles Demise of Ram Vilas Paswan

News 18  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday condoled the death of Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan saying he was an efficient administrator who worked closely with him and was a mass leader with a wide popularity. In his condolence letter to Ram Vilas Paswan’s son, Chirag Paswan, who is an MP from Jamui in Bihar and is the current president …

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 …

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 …

Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Vajpayee
5 years, 7 months ago

Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Vajpayee

India TV News  

Ahead of his swearing in, Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the memorials of Mahatma Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, where he paid his tributes to the late leaders. Modi first visited Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi's memorial, where he was accompanied by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Several Bharatiya Janata Party leaders including party chief Amit Shah, Union Ministers …

PM Modi leads nation in paying last respects to Manohar Parrikar
5 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi leads nation in paying last respects to Manohar Parrikar

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday led the nation in paying last respects to senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar who passed away on Sunday evening at Panjim in Goa. The union government had declared a national mourning on Parrikar's death and Goa wore a rare sombre look with all commercial and educational institutions …

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 niece Kanti Mishra responds to cousin Karuna Shukla, says former prime minister 'belongs to nation'
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's niece Kanti Mishra responds to cousin Karuna Shukla, says former prime minister 'belongs to nation'

Firstpost  

Niece of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Kanti Mishra has rebuffed another niece of the late leader, Karuna Shukla, over her statement criticising the Bharatiya Janata Party for carrying the veteran leader’s ashes to different states for immersion. Gwalior: Niece of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Kanti Mishra has rebuffed another niece of the late leader, Karuna Shukla, …

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 …

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 …

Vajpayee cremated, world pays homage
6 years, 4 months ago

Vajpayee cremated, world pays homage

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee‘s foster daughter Namita Kaul Bhattacharya performed his last rites at the Smriti Sthal on the banks of Yamuna with state honours. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP chief Amit Shah, senior BJP leaders LK Advani and MM Joshi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu and Congress President Rahul Gandhi were among those …

PM Modi and Amit Shah walk along with Vajpayee’s procession, thousands throng Delhi streets
6 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi and Amit Shah walk along with Vajpayee’s procession, thousands throng Delhi streets

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of people, including political leaders and foreign dignitaries, on Friday paid their last tributes to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee during his funeral at central Delhi’s Rashtriya Smriti Sthal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi walks along with Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s funeral procession in New Delhi. President Ram Nath Kovind, vice-president Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP chief Amit …

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 …

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: 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

Firstpost  

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Video: When Narendra Modi ran like a child to hug 'father figure' Vajpayee
6 years, 4 months ago

Video: When Narendra Modi ran like a child to hug 'father figure' Vajpayee

India TV News  

In a rare video that has emerged after the demise of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seen running like a child into the "father figure" at the party headquarters during his early days. Describing Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a "father figure", Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said yesterday that the void left by the former prime minister's …

Vajpayee tirelessly championed India's development: World leaders mourn ex-PM's death
6 years, 4 months ago

Vajpayee tirelessly championed India's development: World leaders mourn ex-PM's death

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/New York: Atal Bihari Vajpayee recognised early on that the US-India partnership would contribute to the world's economic prosperity and security and the two democracies continue to benefit from his vision, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo has said while condoling the death of the former Prime Minister. Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk, Nepal's Foreign Affairs Minister PK …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: US, Russia and Japan condole former prime minister's demise, say loss of 'great statesman'
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: US, Russia and Japan condole former prime minister's demise, say loss of 'great statesman'

Firstpost  

The US, Russia and Japan on Thursday condoled the demise of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. New Delhi: 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 Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a great statesman”. Japanese envoy to India Kenji …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: Hundreds of people queue outside leader's residence; some travel from other states to pay last respects
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: Hundreds of people queue outside leader's residence; some travel from other states to pay last respects

Firstpost  

Hundreds of people queued up outside the residence of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Delhi on Friday morning to pay their last respects to the departed leader. New Delhi: Hundreds of people queued up outside the residence of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Delhi on Friday morning to pay their last respects to the departed leader. …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away at 93: Imran Khan remembers ex-PM as friend of Pakistan; Russia, UK, US recall him as 'great statesman'
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away at 93: Imran Khan remembers ex-PM as friend of Pakistan; Russia, UK, US recall him as 'great statesman'

Firstpost  

Referring to Vajpayee as a ‘great statesman’, ambassador of Russia to India, Nikolay Kudashev, said Vajpayee was an integral part of Indian politics and was a respected personality in India as well as globally. New Delhi: The diplomatic corps in India offered condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. She took to her official Twitter handle …

Full military honours as nation bids farewell to poet prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
6 years, 4 months ago

Full military honours as nation bids farewell to poet prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Hindustan Times  

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s funeral procession has reached Smriti Sthal on the banks of Yamuna in Delhi, where he will be cremated with full military honours. Mourners walks along the mortal remains of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at BJP headquarters, in New Delhi. Watch | Atal Bihari Vajpayee: ‘Main jee bhar jiya, main mann se marun’ …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee cremated, last rites performed by daughter Namita
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee cremated, last rites performed by daughter Namita

Hindustan Times  

Vajpayee’s ashes to be spread in Ganga, Yamuna, Tapti Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP chief Amit Shah and President Ram Nath Kovind look on during Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s funeral ceremony at Smriti Sthal, New Delhi. Foreign dignitaries from Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan at funeral Read full story here Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, Pakistan acting law minister Syed Ali Zafar, …

Why Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the BJP’s Pandit Nehru: Notes from a reporter’s diary
6 years, 4 months ago

Why Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the BJP’s Pandit Nehru: Notes from a reporter’s diary

Hindustan Times  

A Ratna of Bharat is no more. India’s former prime minister and one of the country’s most-loved and respected leaders, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, died on Thursday evening. At Minar- e- Pakistan “Kya chal raha hai, partner?” What’s up, asked Atal ji, seeking me out of a crowd of journalists at Lahore’s Minar-e-Pakistan on February 21, 1999. It has a valid …

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