Nation is celebrating 100th birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihar Vajpayee.President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the dignitaries who joined a prayer ceremony at 'Sadaiv Atal', the memorial of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on Wednesday to pay tributes to him on his birth centenary.
Union ministers, including Amit Shah and J P Nadda, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge besides BJP allies such as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union ministers Lalan Singh of the JD(U), HD Kumarswamy, and Jitan Ram Manjhi of HAM(S) also paid homage to the BJP stalwart.
Paid my humble tributes to Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji at Sadaiv Atal on his 100th birth anniversary. A visionary leader, statesman, and poet, Vajpayee avaru’s contributions to India’s progress, democracy, and good governance will forever inspire us.
— ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ.ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ | H.D.Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) December 25, 2024
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Kharge, Nadda, who is also the BJP president, besides many parliamentarians, including ministers, visited the Central Hall of the old parliament building, now called Samvidhan Sadan, to offer floral tributes to Vajpayee's portrait.
Modi said in a post on X that the impact of how Vajpayee preserved constitutional values and gave a new direction and momentum to the country will remain forever.On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches a Postage Stamp in Khajuraho.
Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh: On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches a Postage Stamp pic.twitter.com/fMpaz4nEYX
— IANS (@ians_india) December 25, 2024
Born on December 25, 1924, Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a towering figure in Indian politics and a beloved leader of the nation. Known for his oratory skills and poetic prowess, he served as India’s Prime Minister thrice, leaving a lasting legacy with his vision for economic reforms, infrastructure development, and diplomacy. He was instrumental in conducting the 1998 nuclear tests and launching significant initiatives like the Golden Quadrilateral project to enhance the country’s road infrastructure.
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