8 contributions by Atal Bihari Vajpayee towards making India better
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8 contributions by Atal Bihari Vajpayee towards making India better

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Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari said, "Empowering the individual means empowering the nation. Prime minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative coin worth Rs 100 in honour of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who died in August this year. On his 94th birth anniversary, here's a look at eight remarkable steps taken by Atal Bihari Vajpayee in his tenure: Paying floral tributes to Former Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji on his birth anniversary at Raj Ghat. Under his reign, India improved its trade and reduced territorial disputes with the People's Republic of China In 2000, he invited former US President Bill Clinton, improving the bilateral ties after the Cold War He invited the then President Pervez Musharraf to India for a two-day Agra summit meeting from July 14-16, 2001, in order to discuss cross-border terrorism and Kashmir Moreover, Vajpayee gave a green signal to road connectivity between India and Pakistan with the inauguration of historic Delhi-Lahore Bus on February 19, 1999 7. Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee died at 93 on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at AIIMS in New Delhi.

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Centre approves site for former President Pranab Mukherjee's memorial, his daughter Sharmistha thanks PM Modi
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Centre approves site for former President Pranab Mukherjee's memorial, his daughter Sharmistha thanks PM Modi

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The Centre on Tuesday approved the earmarking of a designated site within the "Rashtriya Smriti" complex for erecting a Samadhi of Late Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India Author. "The Competent Authority has approved the earmarking of a designated site within the "Rashtriya Smriti" complex for erecting a Samadhi of Late Shri Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India," a letter …

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

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

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

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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

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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 …

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Ratan Tata to Zakir Hussain: The deaths that shocked India in 2024 | Photos 2024 was a year where we lost several Indian icons from business to politics to art. Take a look 1 / 7 Veteran politician and Communist Party of India leader Sitaram Yechury passed away at age 72 on September 12, 2024. 3 / 7 Former chief …

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

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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. …

India achieved 8.4% growth rate during Vajpayee’s tenure: Rajnath Singh
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India achieved 8.4% growth rate during Vajpayee’s tenure: Rajnath Singh

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LUCKNOW Defence minister Rajnath Singh and UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday unveiled the statue of late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Kudiya Ghat along the banks of Gomti in the state capital. Defence minister Rajnath Singh with UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath, deputy CM Brajesh Pathak and others during the unveiling of a statue of former Prime …

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

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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

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“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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yearender 2024: From Yechury to Baba Siddique, Indian politicians who died this year
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Yearender 2024: From Yechury to Baba Siddique, Indian politicians who died this year

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The year 2024 will be remembered for various reasons, while some of them are good others may not hold happy memories. As the year nears end, here are the names of some important politicians who left the world in 2024: EVKS Elangovan: Veteran Congress leader and former Tamil Nadu Congress President EVKS Elangovan passed away on December 14. Siddiqui's death …

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge pay tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary
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PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge pay tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 80th birth anniversary on Tuesday. “Tributes to our former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi Ji on his birth anniversary,” Mr. Modi said in a post on X. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also paid tribute to the former PM and said that Rajiv Gandhi, with his unprecedented …

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

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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 …

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee ahead of swearing-in ceremony | WATCH
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PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee ahead of swearing-in ceremony | WATCH

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Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, to be held at Rashtrapati Bhawan today, PM-designate Narendra Modi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. Significantly, from Rajghat, the PM-designate then arrived at the Sadaiv Atal memorial and paid tributes to former Prime Minister and BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It is pertinent to note that ahead of his swearing-in ceremony in 2019 also, Narendra …

Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge pay floral tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary
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Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge pay floral tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary

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Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and other party leaders on Monday paid floral tribute to India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary, at his memorial Shanti Van in Delhi. 'India is incomplete without incomparable contribution of Pandit Nehru' Remembering Nehru, Kharge took to X and said, "The history …

PM Modi pays homage to Jawaharlal Nehru on his 60th death anniversary
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PM Modi pays homage to Jawaharlal Nehru on his 60th death anniversary

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary. "I pay homage to former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji on his death anniversary," the PM wrote on his X account. In 1954, the United Nations declared November 20 as Universal Children's Day and India used to celebrate Children's Day on that day before 1956 …

PM Modi pays homage to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary: 'My tributes'
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PM Modi pays homage to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary: 'My tributes'

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Rajiv Gandhi death anniversary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 33rd death anniversary. In an X post, PM Modi said, "On his death anniversary, my tributes to our former PM Shri Rajiv Gandhi Ji." Rahul Gandhi remembers father Rajiv Gandhi Earlier in the day, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress …

Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi dies at 72
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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 …

Martyrs' Day 2024: Political leaders from across party lines pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
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Martyrs' Day 2024: Political leaders from across party lines pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

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Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary: Political leaders from across party lines on Tuesday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 76th death anniversary. Political leaders pay tribute Union Home Minister, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge among others took to X …

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

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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 …

Rajiv Gandhi birth anniversary: Rahul pays tributes to his father in Ladakh
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Rajiv Gandhi birth anniversary: Rahul pays tributes to his father in Ladakh

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Ladakh: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday paid tribute to his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary from the banks of Pangong Tso in Ladakh. Meanwhile, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Robert Vadra paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on …

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

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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
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India greatly benefited from Vajpayee's leadership: PM Modi

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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. …

Lalu celebrates his birthday with family, friends and party workers
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Lalu celebrates his birthday with family, friends and party workers

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Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad, who turned 76 on Sunday, celebrated his birthday grandly at his 10, Circular Road residence here, with family, friends and party workers, in the same style as the days gone by. Mr. Prasad cut a cake on Saturday night in the presence of his family members, including wife Rabri Devi, younger son and Deputy …

Congress leaders pay tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on death anniversary
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Congress leaders pay tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on death anniversary

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and members of the Gandhi family on Sunday paid homage to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said one of the last major accomplishments of Rajiv Gandhi before his assassination on this day, 32 years ago, was the finalisation of the Congress party's manifesto for the …

‘Papa, aap mere sath hain’: Rahul’s emotional tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on death anniversary; Congress honours ex-PM
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‘Papa, aap mere sath hain’: Rahul’s emotional tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on death anniversary; Congress honours ex-PM

Hindustan Times  

On former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s death anniversary Sunday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid an emotional tribute to his late father by sharing a heartfelt video gracefully capturing his remarkable political journey. Along with the over two-minute video, Rahul penned a heartfelt caption that said “पापा, आप मेरे साथ ही हैं, एक प्रेरणा के रूप में, यादों में, सदा!.” Congress …

Rajiv Gandhi death anniversary: Rahul, Sonia pay homage to former prime minister
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Rajiv Gandhi death anniversary: Rahul, Sonia pay homage to former prime minister

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Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, President Malliakrjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi paid homage to former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 32nd death anniversary at Vir Bhumi, Delhi. Late Rajiv Gandhi's children Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also paid tribute to their father in Delhi. About Rajiv Gandhi: Rajiv Gandhi was the sixth Prime Minister of India. …

PM Modi pays homage to Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary
1 year, 11 months ago

PM Modi pays homage to Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid homage to Deendayal Upadhyaya, an ideologue of the ruling BJP, on his 55th death anniversary. Modi has credited Upadhyaya's vision of 'antyodaya' and 'integral humanism' as the inspiration behind his government's welfare initiatives. "I pay homage to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Ji on his Punya Tithi. Deendayal Upadhyaya was born on the 15th of …

Should have visited samadhi of…: BJP leader on Rahul Gandhi's tribute to ex PMs
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Should have visited samadhi of…: BJP leader on Rahul Gandhi's tribute to ex PMs

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday questioned the “sincerity” behind senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's visit to samadhis of former prime ministers, saying it was just a part of his makeover exercise. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his memorial Sadaiv Atal, in New Delhi, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. "Rahul Gandhi paid …

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 …

On India-China tensions, Congress's Vajpayee-Nehru tacit swipe at BJP
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On India-China tensions, Congress's Vajpayee-Nehru tacit swipe at BJP

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday took a swipe at the ruling National Democratic Alliance as top leaders marked the birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister of India. His tweet came hours after President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others paid rich respects to Vajpayee, who was also the co-founder of the BJP. The Congress …

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

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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 …

Indira Gandhi birth anniversary: PM Modi, Mallikarjun Kharge, others pay tributes to Iron lady
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Indira Gandhi birth anniversary: PM Modi, Mallikarjun Kharge, others pay tributes to Iron lady

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Indira Gandhi birth anniversary : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Congress leaders on Saturday paid tributes to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her 105th birth anniversary. Remembering her, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "Tributes to our former PM Mrs Indira Gandhi Ji on her birth anniversary." "Paid floral tributes to the Iron Lady of India, former Prime Minister …

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 …

Congress pays tributes to Indira Gandhi on death anniversary
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress pays tributes to Indira Gandhi on death anniversary

The Hindu  

The Congress on Monday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary, with Rahul Gandhi saying he is carrying her love and values in his heart and will not allow the India for which she sacrificed her life to fall apart. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chief Sonia Gandhi and other senior party leaders offered …

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