Naveen Patnaik calls Atal Bihari Vajpayee's demise a 'personal loss', declares holiday in Odisha tomorrow
6 years, 4 months ago

Naveen Patnaik calls Atal Bihari Vajpayee's demise a 'personal loss', declares holiday in Odisha tomorrow

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Odisha government declared a public holiday on Friday and a seven-day state mourning as a mark of respect to Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Bhubaneswar: Odisha government declared a public holiday on Friday and a seven-day state mourning as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who passed away in New Delhi Thursday, an official release said. State Governor Ganeshi Lal and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed deep grief over the demise of Vajpayee. “I am deeply grieved to learn about the passing away of former prime minister, a great statesman and Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee,” the governor said in a condolence message.

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Congress cancels Belagavi convention after former PM Manmohan Singh's death
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Congress cancels Belagavi convention after former PM Manmohan Singh's death

Hindustan Times  

The Congress convention in Belagavi has been cancelled following the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Thursday. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the nation’s economy has witnessed unimaginable turmoil in the past 10 years The event, initially planned to commemorate the centenary of the historic Congress convention held in Belagavi, …

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

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

ABP News  

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

PM Modi 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 …

Haryana declares three-day state mourning after death of Om Prakash Chautala, last rites on Dec 21
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Haryana declares three-day state mourning after death of Om Prakash Chautala, last rites on Dec 21

India TV News  

The Haryana government on Friday declared three days state mourning following the demise of INLD supremo and former Haryana CM Chaudhary Om Prakash Chautala. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of the former CM saying, "I am deeply saddened by the demise of former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala ji. Haryana CM Nayab Saini also condoled the death …

Naveen Patnaik’s BJD withdraws supports to BJP in Rajya Sabha: ‘Determined to agitate if…’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Naveen Patnaik’s BJD withdraws supports to BJP in Rajya Sabha: ‘Determined to agitate if…’

Live Mint  

BJD president Naveen Patnaik held a meeting with his party's nine Rajya Sabha MPs on Monday and asked them to emerge as a "vibrant and strong" opposition in the Upper House of Parliament during its upcoming session that would begin on June 27. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the party's leader in Rajya Sabha Sasmit Patra said, "The BJD …

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, CM Naveen Patnaik pay tributes to Naba Kishore Das
1 year, 11 months ago

Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, CM Naveen Patnaik pay tributes to Naba Kishore Das

The Hindu  

Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and many other dignitaries from various walks of life on January 30 paid tributes to deceased Minister Naba Kishore Das, who was gunned down allegedly by a policeman at Brajrajnagar town in Jharsuguda district. The Chief Minister, who had on January 29 visited the hospital twice during hospitalisation and after Das's death, …

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 …

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 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, …

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 …

Naveen Patnaik to be elected leader of BJD legislature party on May 26
5 years, 7 months ago

Naveen Patnaik to be elected leader of BJD legislature party on May 26

Hindustan Times  

The 123-member strong Biju Janata Dal legislature party will meet on May 26 to formally elect Naveen Patnaik as the new leader, paving his way to becoming the chief minister of Odisha for the fifth time in a row. Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal on Friday accepted the resignation of chief minister Naveen Patnaik and his Council of Ministers to enable …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's mortal remains consigned to flames with full state honours | As it happened
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's mortal remains consigned to flames with full state honours | As it happened

India TV News  

The mortal remains of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee were consigned to flames at Smriti Sthal in Delhi on Friday. Alvida Atal: Highlights of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's funeral ceremony 4:56 pm: Atal Bihari Vajpayee's mortal remains consigned to flames amidst slogans of 'Atal Bihari Amar Rahe' with full state honours at Smriti Sthal ​ Vajpayee's mortal remains consigned to …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s last rites at Smriti Sthal today
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s last rites at Smriti Sthal today

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The last rites of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee will take place at 4 pm today at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in Delhi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah said today. Vajpayee’s funeral procession would leave the BJP headquarters at 1 pm and the last rites would be performed at 4 pm, he said. A State funeral would …

Alvida Atal: Political entities bid emotional goodbye to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee
6 years, 4 months ago

Alvida Atal: Political entities bid emotional goodbye to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

India TV News  

Political parties on Thursday mourned the demise of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, as he passed away at AIIMS this evening after a prolonged illness. President Ram Nath Kovind Extremely sad to hear of the passing of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, our former PM and a true Indian statesman. Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti The demise …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away | Cabinet to condole his demise
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away | Cabinet to condole his demise

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who had been admitted to the AIIMS hospital in New Delhi for the past few weeks, died on Thursday. 1 / 3 Union Cabinet to condole Vajpayee's demise Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s mortal remains will be taken to his residence where people can pay their last respects, said Home Minister Rajnath Singh. Union Cabinet headed …

Death of Vajpayee end of an era, says Prime Minister Modi
6 years, 4 months ago

Death of Vajpayee end of an era, says Prime Minister Modi

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the passing away of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee marked the end of an era, and termed it as a “personal and irreplaceable” loss. He said the BJP patriarch lived for the nation and served it assiduously for decades, while noting that it was Vajpayee’s exemplary leadership that set the …

The last time Atal Bihari Vajpayee was photographed
6 years, 4 months ago

The last time Atal Bihari Vajpayee was photographed

Live Mint  

New Delhi: For more than a decade after political retirement, former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee lived a hermit-like life away from the prying eyes of the media. Visitors click photographs outside Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 6A Krishna Menon Marg bungalow. Photo: Facebook The story of Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s last photograph When the then President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra …

The life and times of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former prime minister and admired leader
6 years, 4 months ago

The life and times of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former prime minister and admired leader

Hindustan Times  

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the first non-Congress prime minister to complete a full term in office, died in Delhi on Thursday after a prolonged illness, doctors said. He later wrote in a piece titled ‘The Sangh is my Soul’: “I participated in the Quit India movement in 1942 and was jailed…” 1951: After working as a journalist, he …

Reactions to Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s death
6 years, 4 months ago

Reactions to Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s death

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies in New Delhi on Thursday, after a prolonged illness. “The Government and people of Pakistan extend their heartfelt condolences to his family and to the Government and people of India.” ‘Great friend, highly respected in Bangladesh’ In a condolence message sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says: "We …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, India’s nuclear myth buster, dead
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, India’s nuclear myth buster, dead

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences for over nine weeks, passed away on Thursday, an official statement from the premier medical institute said. “It is with profound grief that we inform about the sad demise of Former Prime Minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee at 05:05pm …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1924-2018)
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1924-2018)

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on August 16, 2018. Vajpayee, the first Prime Minister from BJP, was also the first non-Congress PM to complete full five years. Moraji Desai became the first non-Congress Prime Minister and Vajpayee took care of the External Affairs Ministry. In this September 13, 2003 file photo, The Hindu's former Editor G. Kasturi …

PM Modi mourns Vajpayee’s death, says he has lost a father figure
6 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi mourns Vajpayee’s death, says he has lost a father figure

Hindustan Times  

Road diversions in Delhi today Former prime minister Manmohan Singh pays tribute to late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his residence in New Delhi. #AtalBihariVajpayee — Rahul Gandhi August 16, 2018 ‘Atal Bihari Vajpayee a true Indian statesman’: President Kovind Extremely sad to hear of the passing of Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee, our former Prime Minister and a true Indian statesman. #MadhyaPradesh …

8 contributions by Atal Bihari Vajpayee towards making India better
6 years, 4 months ago

8 contributions by Atal Bihari Vajpayee towards making India better

India Today  

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 …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93: Watch the former PM recite his best poems
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93: Watch the former PM recite his best poems

India Today  

India bid goodbye to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee today, who died at the age of 93 this evening. The journey of writing poems started early for the former Prime Minister. As we say goodbye to the former Prime Minister, take a look at some of the most beautiful poems from the pen of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Do Anubhootiyan …

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