Atal Bihari Vajpayee: A towering leader, his work set the gold standard for statecraft
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: A towering leader, his work set the gold standard for statecraft

Hindustan Times  

It was one of those Rajya Sabha debates in which Opposition parties united to denounce the Prime Minister’s newest foreign policy venture. Atal Bihari Vajpayee addressing a rally at India Gate lawns demanding recognition of Bangladesh and release of Mujibur Rahman in 1971. I replied, main aage jaana chahta hoon.” His best was reserved for Ram Jethmalani who launched a bitter attack on Vajpayee’s close friend and then national security advisor, Brajesh Mishra. Watch: Remembering Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Poet, politician and statesman Vajpayee, arguably the greatest statesman in India’s recent history, showed us that you don’t necessarily need aggression and shrillness of voice to counter Opposition forces. Next day, Vajpayee told the Lok Sabha, “When the Leader of the Opposition calls the Prime Minister to enquire about the latter’s health, then we know that India’s democracy is in good health.” For many years, Vajpayee’s dear friend, Congress veteran Pranab Mukherjee, used to narrate this anecdote in his speeches to Congress workers to underline the value of Indian politics.

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

DC Edit | Vajpayee respected diverse views

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Vajpayee left his mark as leader: Anurag Thakur
3 weeks ago

Vajpayee left his mark as leader: Anurag Thakur

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Journey Through Political Turbulence: The Fall And Rise Of A Resilient PM
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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 …

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

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

ABP News  

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

'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 …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 100th birth anniversary: Why December 25 is observed as Good Governance Day? Know here
3 weeks ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 100th birth anniversary: Why December 25 is observed as Good Governance Day? Know here

India TV News  

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

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 …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

Hindustan Times  

[email protected] Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Paying glowing tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the eve of his birth centenary, defence minister and Lucknow MP Rajanth Singh on Tuesday said, “Atalji’s life and ideology continue to inspire the nation even today. “ Singh was speaking at the “’Atal Yuva Mahakumbh” organised at the KD Singh Babu Stadium to …

A poetic tribute to the ‘Ajatshatru’ of Indian politics
3 weeks ago

A poetic tribute to the ‘Ajatshatru’ of Indian politics

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, also known as the ‘Ajatshatru’ of Indian politics, was paid a poetic tribute by writer Kumar Vishwas through his creations during a mega programme ‘Atal Geet Ganga’, on the eve of the leader’s birth anniversary on Tuesday. Defence minister Rajnath Singh and UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath light a ceremonial lamp during the …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was architect of India’s transition into 21st century: Modi
3 weeks, 1 day ago

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

The Hindu  

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

From the India Today archives (2011) | Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The right humanist
3 weeks, 2 days ago

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

India Today  

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

Congress on Narendra Modi's 'Aurangzeb' jab at Rahul Gandhi: ‘Mischievously twists every…’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress on Narendra Modi's 'Aurangzeb' jab at Rahul Gandhi: ‘Mischievously twists every…’

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark that Rahul Gandhi insulted Indian kings but remained silent on atrocities committed by sultans, nawabs and nizams, the Congress on Sunday alleged that the BJP stalwart "maliciously twists" every statement made by the Wayanad MP. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh In a strongly worded remark, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed Prime Minister Narendra …

Lara Dutta calls PM Modi courageous for speaking on 'Muslim quota': ‘Have to stand by what you believe in’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lara Dutta calls PM Modi courageous for speaking on 'Muslim quota': ‘Have to stand by what you believe in’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Lara Dutta has made a rare comment on the country's politics. In a new interview with Zoom, Lara spoke about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments on Muslims during a rally in Rajasthan, that have been discussed and debated across the country all week. Lara Dutta has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his comment on Muslims at a recent …

‘Main Atal Hoon’ movie review: Pankaj Tripathi salvages this uneven homage to Atal Bihari Vajpayee
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Main Atal Hoon’ movie review: Pankaj Tripathi salvages this uneven homage to Atal Bihari Vajpayee

The Hindu  

Largely a fawning tribute, barely an assessment, Main Atal Hoon paints the colourful personality of Atal Bihari Vajpayee with broad brushstrokes. On the day India wins independence, a tea seller tells a young Vajpayee that he listened to Jawaharlal Nehru’s speech but could not understand a word because it was entirely in English. Main Atal Hoon Director: Ravi Jadhav Cast: …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's personality cannot be compared to present-day politicians: Pankaj Tripathi
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's personality cannot be compared to present-day politicians: Pankaj Tripathi

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, January 16 : Actor Pankaj Tripathi, who is upbeat with his forthcoming movie on late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee highlighted his poetic side and said that he cannot be compared with present-day politicians. HT Image "The personality of Atal Bihari Vajpayee is such that it cannot be compared to present-day politicians. On his upcoming film 'Main Atal Hoon', …

Pankaj Tripathi interview: On playing Atal Bihari Vajpayee and fighting the scourge of acting fatigue
1 year ago

Pankaj Tripathi interview: On playing Atal Bihari Vajpayee and fighting the scourge of acting fatigue

The Hindu  

After a long time, Hindi cinema will see a dhoti-kurta-clad hero, says Pankaj Tripathi as we discuss the takeaways of his latest and perhaps the biggest role of his career. Playing Atal Bihari Vajpayee is a challenging exercise, but Tripathi says he identified with the understated resolve of the former Prime Minister. “It was slightly instinctive for me to understand …

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. …

Book Review: Abhishek Choudhary‘s ‘Vajpayee’ explores an enigma
1 year, 6 months ago

Book Review: Abhishek Choudhary‘s ‘Vajpayee’ explores an enigma

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 13, 2023 11:00 IST - 8 MINS READ The best thing about this book is not the diligent research, fluent writing or even the unearthing of new facts about former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. 899 When examining the influences on the young Vajpayee, for instance, and his fascination with historical fiction such as Pratap Pratigya, on …

AAP, Trinamool, BRS, SP: the naysayers come out in support of Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 9 months ago

AAP, Trinamool, BRS, SP: the naysayers come out in support of Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Parties that have consistently questioned the Congress’ position as the principal Opposition party — the Aam Aadmi Party, Trinamool Congress, Bharat Rashtra Samithi and Samajwadi party — came out in support of senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday, hours after he was disqualified from the Lok Sabha. ‘Most corrupt PM’ Speaking in the Delhi Assembly, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal …

Congress leader's tweet on Atal Bihari Vajpayee sparks row amid Rahul's tribute
2 years ago

Congress leader's tweet on Atal Bihari Vajpayee sparks row amid Rahul's tribute

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has questioned the timing of a Congress functionary's controversial remarks on former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, All India Congress Committee coordinator Gaurav Pandhi attacked Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh saying the late BJP leader worked as "British informer" during Quit India movement. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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 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’s second death anniversary: PM Modi tweets collage of old pics in his memory
4 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s second death anniversary: PM Modi tweets collage of old pics in his memory

Live Mint  

Remembering former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his second death anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today tweeted a montage of old pictures and videos. With PM Modi's voiceover in the video, the nearly two-minute-long clip features photos and videos of Vajpayee taken during his long career in politics. Sharing a short clip capturing pivotal moments from Vajpayee's remarkable career, …

PM Modi, Amit Shah pay respects to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on second death anniversary
4 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi, Amit Shah pay respects to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on second death anniversary

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his second death anniversary as he remembered the former prime minister’s “outstanding service” to the nation. Union home minister Amit Shah and defence minister Rajnath Singh also paid tributes to Vajpayee. Shah posted the tribute on Twitter in Hindi which roughly translates to, "Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari …

Mamata Banerjee pays tribute to Vajpayee on his first death anniversary
5 years, 4 months ago

Mamata Banerjee pays tribute to Vajpayee on his first death anniversary

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee on Friday paid her tribute to late former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his first death anniversary. The Trinamool Congress leader, who had served as the railway minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led cabinet, also urged people to bear in mind his principles of 'insaniyat, jamhooriyat and kashmiriyat '. "Tribute to …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee first death anniversary: PM Modi, Shah pay tribute to BJP stalwart at Sadaiv Atal memorial
5 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee first death anniversary: PM Modi, Shah pay tribute to BJP stalwart at Sadaiv Atal memorial

India TV News  

BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on this day in the year 2018. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers and several top BJP leaders on Friday paid their tributes at 'Sadaiv Atal', the memorial of the former prime minister in New Delhi. Vajpayee, who joined the Rastriya Swamsevak Sangha in 1947 …

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

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

India TV News  

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

Remembering Atal Bihari Vajpayee with 10 meaningful quotes from the former PM
5 years, 4 months ago

Remembering Atal Bihari Vajpayee with 10 meaningful quotes from the former PM

India Today  

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was an Indian politician, extraordinary orator, and writer who served as the tenth Prime Minister of India. He was conferred India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, by the President of India in 2014 and his birthday December 25, was declared as Good Governance Day by the Modi government in 2014.In 2014, Vajpayee was conferred Bharat Ratna, …

'Orator par excellence' Sushma Swaraj passes away: From Lok Sabha to UNGA, a look at her most memorable speeches
5 years, 5 months ago

'Orator par excellence' Sushma Swaraj passes away: From Lok Sabha to UNGA, a look at her most memorable speeches

Firstpost  

Veteran politician Sushma Swaraj, who passed away at the age of 67 late on Tuesday night, is being hailed by politicians and citizens for being an “accessible” and illustrious leader, while also being an orator “par excellence.” Veteran politician Sushma Swaraj, who passed away at the age of 67 late on Tuesday night, is being hailed by politicians and citizens …

Forget Vajpayee, Congress doesn't even talk about the good work of Narasimha Rao, Manmohan Singh: PM Modi
5 years, 6 months ago

Forget Vajpayee, Congress doesn't even talk about the good work of Narasimha Rao, Manmohan Singh: PM Modi

India Today  

Taking a potshot at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said the party never recognised efforts of anyone but only the members from the Gandhi-Nehru family. Replying to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in Lok Sabha, Modi said the Congress never spoke about the good work of former Prime Ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narasimha Rao. …

India does not need a statesman right now but a seasoned politician like Prime Minister Narendra Modi
5 years, 8 months ago

India does not need a statesman right now but a seasoned politician like Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Op India  

After rattling the opposition, particularly Congress, with his “Brashatachari No.1” remark for Rajiv Gandhi; Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the attack further to talk about the different acts of corruption that happened during Rajiv Gandhi’s tenure and gave an open challenge to the Congress to fight the elections in the name of Rajiv Gandhi. If you listen to the speeches …

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 …

Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's achievements to be taught in schools
6 years, 4 months ago

Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's achievements to be taught in schools

India Today  

In order to teach students about the achievements of former political leaders of India, Education Minister Vasudev Devnani has recently announced that the milestones achieved during the regime of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be included in school textbooks in Rajasthan. As per reports, the achievements of late Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be included in school books from …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

Leaders from parties across India hail Atal Bihari Vajpayee at memorial service, say he was 'prime minister for everyone'
6 years, 4 months ago

Leaders from parties across India hail Atal Bihari Vajpayee at memorial service, say he was 'prime minister for everyone'

Firstpost  

A prayer meet for BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Monday saw leaders across the political divide hailing him as the ‘prime minister for everyone’, with the Opposition stressing on a need to follow his legacy of taking everyone along. New Delhi: A prayer meet for BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Monday saw leaders across the political divide hailing …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was 'outstanding politician', helped improve bilateral relations, says Chinese premier Li Keqiang
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was 'outstanding politician', helped improve bilateral relations, says Chinese premier Li Keqiang

Firstpost  

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang described former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as an “outstanding politician” who made significant contribution to development of the Sino-Indian relations Beijing: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has described former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as an “outstanding politician” who made significant contribution to development of the Sino-Indian relations and expressed condolences over his death. “I am …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: A paradox who defied categorisation
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: A paradox who defied categorisation

Hindustan Times  

Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s relationship with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh — it was both of convergence and differences —and his commitment to the Hindutva ideological framework has often generated curiosity. Vajpayee’s aggressive speech in Assam’s Nellie in the early 1980s; his December 5, 1992 address in Lucknow on the eve of the Babri mosque demolition; and his Goa speech after the …

Atal Behari Vajpayee (1924-2018): A visionary who reshaped India's global role
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Behari Vajpayee (1924-2018): A visionary who reshaped India's global role

Deccan Chronicle  

As obituaries pour in for late Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, who passed away earlier this week, three words keep reappearing — orator, statesman and peace-seeker. Three elements stand out in the Atal Behari Vajpayee government’s conduct of foreign policy. But, at the same time, Vajpayee had red lines, as Gen. Musharraf discovered when he was sent back empty-handed, having …

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 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'

Firstpost  

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 …

Opinion | Atal Bihari Vajpayee exuded unusual warmth, comfort
6 years, 4 months ago

Opinion | Atal Bihari Vajpayee exuded unusual warmth, comfort

Live Mint  

The thing that caught you about Atal Bihari Vajpayee was that he exuded unusual warmth and comfort. And he said “samjha kariye ”—how important he felt, it was to come back home because that was a moment of triumph on the very, very touchy issue of human rights violations that Pakistan had tried to bring against us. The next day, …

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 …

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