Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Foreign Minister: The many milestones in his foreign policy
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Foreign Minister: The many milestones in his foreign policy

The Hindu  

Nuclear tests in May 1998, a peace-making bus ride to Lahore in February 1999, the Kargil war a couple of months later, a transformative visit to China in June 2003 and a peace deal with Pervez Musharraf in January 2004 stand out in P rime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee ’s foreign and security policy calendar. After the nuclear tests, the United States and China came together to mount unprecedented pressure on India and it took all the guile that Mr. Vajpayee and his advisers possessed to break this nexus and begin a tango with the U.S. that continues to this day. With Pakistan, Mr. Vajpayee made two roller-coaster efforts at peace – one with Nawaz Sharif and the second with Pervez Musharraf. After Pakistan downed two Indian MiG aircraft during the Kargil conflict, there was enormous pressure on Mr. Vajpayee to respond in kind, which he resisted, a decision that won him much acclaim abroad.

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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 …

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

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
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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

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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'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 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. …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

From the India Today archives (2011) | Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The right humanist
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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 …

Jaishankar reveals how India plans to tackle China and Pakistan as he reassumes External Affairs ministry
7 months ago

Jaishankar reveals how India plans to tackle China and Pakistan as he reassumes External Affairs ministry

India TV News  

New Delhi: Dr S Jaishankar reassumed the office of the External Affairs Ministry on Tuesday after his name was reallocated in the fresh Cabinet assigned in the Modi 3.0 government. With China, the minister said both countries need to find a solution to the border issue whereas, for Pakistan, India needs a solution to the issue of years-old cross-border terrorism. …

Remembering Vajpayee, warrior with will to win
1 year ago

Remembering Vajpayee, warrior with will to win

Hindustan Times  

On Christmas, India remembered former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the beginning of his centenary year. On the nuclear tests, he followed his predecessors’ policy and told us, “Saamigri tayyar thi, maine toh sirf visphot kiya.” Vajpayee took the bus journey to sign the Lahore Declaration with then prime minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan. Immediately after I briefed the …

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 …

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. …

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 …

Did Shahid Afridi disrespect former Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee?
2 years, 2 months ago

Did Shahid Afridi disrespect former Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee?

Op India  

A video is making rounds on the internet where some Pakistani cricketers can be seen making fun of a meeting between Shahid Afridi and former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. In the video, former Pakistani cricketer Waqar Younis can be seen reminiscing about an incident when Shahid Afridi shook hands with Vajpayee and made him feel embarrassed. Actually, this …

Nitish Kumar vows to never ally with BJP again; says 'party working to create rift in Mahagathbandan'
2 years, 3 months ago

Nitish Kumar vows to never ally with BJP again; says 'party working to create rift in Mahagathbandan'

India TV News  

Highlights Kumar was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of an engineering college in Samastipur Kumar said he will work for the progress of the country along with Bihar The BJP wants that the conflict among us, Nitish Kumar alleged Nitish Kumar on Friday vowed that he would never ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party again. Recalling his relations with former …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 3 iconic contributions to India's science & technology
2 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 3 iconic contributions to India's science & technology

Hindustan Times  

India marks the fourth death anniversary of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away at the age of 93 on August 16, 2008. He paid tribute terming him as a great economic reformer whose National Telecom Policy in 1999 “helped the industry overcome some of its toughest early challenges.” 3) Addressing the nation …

Why Atal Bihari Vajpayee wanted to visit Pakistan
4 years ago

Why Atal Bihari Vajpayee wanted to visit Pakistan

Live Mint  

, while addressing a press meet in Lucknow, Vajpayee said, ‘I would like to have a bus ride from Delhi to Lahore.’ Since this was a bombshell, the media wanted more information. This was because the US specifically, and the West in general, maintained that ‘only close and friendly relations between India and Pakistan can avoid effectively a suicidal nuclear …

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 …

As tension grips Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti recalls Atal Bihari Vajyapee
5 years, 5 months ago

As tension grips Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti recalls Atal Bihari Vajyapee

India Today  

As tension mounts in Jammu and Kashmir on late Sunday night soon after restrictions were imposed in the state, Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti in a tweet expressed sadness on Twitter by remembering former prime minister and BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajyapee. In her tweet, she mentioned former prime minister Atal Bihari Vijpayee by saying, "Vajpayee ji despite being …

Timeline: India-Pakistan relations
5 years, 10 months ago

Timeline: India-Pakistan relations

Al Jazeera  

A timeline of the rocky relationship between the two nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours. 1972 – Pakistani Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi sign an agreement in the Indian town of Simla, in which both countries agree to “put an end to the conflict and confrontation that have hitherto marred their relations and work for the …

Despite Atal Bihari Vajpayee's efforts, Pakistan continues to fund terror, says Venkaiah Naidu
6 years ago

Despite Atal Bihari Vajpayee's efforts, Pakistan continues to fund terror, says Venkaiah Naidu

Firstpost  

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said Tuesday that though former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee took a lot of initiatives to have a “proper friendship” with Pakistan, the latter has continued with its “old disease” of funding terror. New Delhi: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said Tuesday that though former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee took a lot of initiatives …

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 …

For Mehbooba Mufti, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi are antithetical, poles apart
6 years ago

For Mehbooba Mufti, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi are antithetical, poles apart

India Today  

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said there was a world of difference between how former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee governed the nation and how the current prime minister, Narendra Modi, operates. Modi ji hamesha chunaav ke baare mein sochtey hain," she said, while addressing a gathering at Agenda Aaj Tak in New Delhi. Atal …

The one who reached out to China: On Atal Bihari Vajpayee
6 years, 4 months ago

The one who reached out to China: On Atal Bihari Vajpayee

The Hindu  

India-China relations have come a long way from the period of enmity and bitterness that followed the 1962 war. I must say that the genuine warmth with which Deng Xiaoping received me — I too reciprocated that warmth in equal measure — helped in overcoming the psychological barrier and looking forward with optimism to a positive new chapter in our …

Sidhu says his visit to Pakistan is a tribute to former PM Vajpayee, who wanted peace between the 2 countries
6 years, 4 months ago

Sidhu says his visit to Pakistan is a tribute to former PM Vajpayee, who wanted peace between the 2 countries

India TV News  

Punjab cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday said his visit to Pakistan was a tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who wanted peace between the two countries. Sidhu also slammed those who criticised him for hugging the Pakistan Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. Sidhu said, in Pakistan, he received a lot of love and affection and …

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 passes away: Border residents in Jammu and Kashmir mourn death of ex-PM who oversaw 2003 ceasefire
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: Border residents in Jammu and Kashmir mourn death of ex-PM who oversaw 2003 ceasefire

Firstpost  

This year, there have been over 1,000 ceasefire violations. “It was after a gap of nearly ten years — on 5 January, 2013 — that shells started landing in our village," 62-year-old Ahmad said on Friday morning. He added, “In the last 67 years, our family has seen peace for just ten years.” Ahmad said that when he heard 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 …

Pakistan Minister Syed Ali Zafar’s message would have left Vajpayee happy
6 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan Minister Syed Ali Zafar’s message would have left Vajpayee happy

The Hindu  

The decision to send a Pakistani delegation to attend former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s funeral was taken by “all stakeholders” including Prime Minister-designate Imran Khan, said visiting acting Law and Information Minister Syed Ali Zafar. Positive move “A very positive move and hopes of a thaw came during Mr. Imran Khan’s speech after the election and then the call …

Vajpayee saw gun was no solution in Kashmir
6 years, 4 months ago

Vajpayee saw gun was no solution in Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

Atal Bihari Vajpayee is remembered in Kashmir for his April 2003 speech in Srinagar in which he extended his hand of friendship to Pakistan. For separatist leader Abdul Gani Bhat, Vajpayee rose “above everything in choosing to address the Kashmir issue”. Former Central University of Kashmir dean Noor Baba said Vajpayee was ready to take a difficult path. “He had …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: Ex-PM's funeral procession was a tribute to how he had built BJP
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away: Ex-PM's funeral procession was a tribute to how he had built BJP

Firstpost  

The march by Modi and the rest of BJP leadership behind the carriage carrying Vajpayee’s body was symbolic of the long march Vajpayee had in his life time. The pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah, some chief ministers of BJP-ruled states, important Cabinet ministers at the Centre, party MPs and senior leaders, along with thousands of …

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 …

South Asian nations lead as world pays tributes to Vajpayee
6 years, 4 months ago

South Asian nations lead as world pays tributes to Vajpayee

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Bangladesh foreign minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali were among the early arrivals in New Delhi on Friday as representatives of foreign countries who were expected for the funeral of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Among others to attend the last rites of Vajpayee, who passed away on Thursday …

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 …

The man who preferred dialogue instead of conflict with the opposition
6 years, 4 months ago

The man who preferred dialogue instead of conflict with the opposition

Live Mint  

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee remained in active political life for over five decades and we can say that he was a full-time political worker. In one of the incidents, when a group of people attacked a taxi stand outside his Raisina Road residence which had many Sikh taxi drivers, Atal Bihari Vajpayee came out of his house and …

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 …

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, the Prime Minister: Consensus maker
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Prime Minister: Consensus maker

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee walked into history books a long time ago as the first non-Congressman at the top post to complete a full term. Mr. Vajpayee himself said once in Parliament that, as Prime Minister, he may have been at the helm for a short time, but had achievements that would be remembered forever. Mr. Vajpayee, a …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the orator: Speech that sounded like poetry
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the orator: Speech that sounded like poetry

The Hindu  

The long political career of Atal Bihari Vajpayee is marked by one unique facet: his mesmerising oratory in Hindi that touched friends and foes alike. When Nehru died in May 1964, Mr. Vajpayee’s obituary speech in Parliament read like poetry. A dream has remained half-fulfilled, a song has fallen silent, Mr. Vajpayee said, adding: “The dream was of a world …

Sudheendhra Kulkarni on Atal Bihari Vajpayee: ‘He created a peace template for the subcontinent’
6 years, 4 months ago

Sudheendhra Kulkarni on Atal Bihari Vajpayee: ‘He created a peace template for the subcontinent’

The Hindu  

A truly great leader is one who swims against the current of public opinion in attempting to solve the big problems of his times. Atal Bihari Vajpayee ’s most enduring legacy as Prime Minister is that he attempted to liberate India from the prison of the past with regard to two of the most intractable historical problems — Kashmir and …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee dead; latest updates: Imran Khan calls ex-PM a 'tall personality of the subcontinent'
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee dead; latest updates: Imran Khan calls ex-PM a 'tall personality of the subcontinent'

Firstpost  

9:25 AM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter LK Advani had hailed Vajpayee’s Pakistan policy BJP veteran LK Advani in one of his blogs in 2010, had mentioned that how under the then UPA government the country’s equation with Pakistan was in shambles. He then recollected how Atal Bihari Vajpayee under his regime had successfully led the Pakistan Army general to surrender before …

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 …

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