President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar led the tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the anniversary of his death, paying their respects at his memorial, ‘Sadaiv Atal’, in the capital on Friday.
Tributes to Atal Ji on his Punya Tithi.
He is remembered by countless people for his unparalleled contribution to nation building. He devoted his entire life towards ensuring that our fellow citizens lead a better quality of life. We will keep working to fulfill his vision for… pic.twitter.com/MfGUl9WUTy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2024
Amit Shah
Union Ministers, NDA leaders, and other dignitaries also gathered to honor Vajpayee’s memory. Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute on social media platform X, praising Vajpayee’s commitment to national interests and his role in strengthening India’s strategic and economic foundations. “Atal ji will always be remembered for his dedication to political correctness and national loyalty. He popularized the ideology of national interest and made significant contributions as Prime Minister. My deepest respects to Bharat Ratna Atal ji on his death anniversary,” Shah wrote.
देश में जब-जब राजनीतिक शुचिता, राष्ट्रहित के प्रति निष्ठा व सिद्धांतों के प्रति अडिगता की बात आएगी, अटल जी जरूर याद आएँगे। एक तरफ जहाँ भाजपा की स्थापना के माध्यम से उन्होंने राष्ट्रहित की वैचारिकी को लोकप्रिय बनाया, वहीं प्रधानमंत्री के रूप में देश को सामरिक व आर्थिक रूप से… pic.twitter.com/DEuJDil3sC
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 16, 2024
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Nitin Gadkari
Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari also shared his thoughts on X, describing Vajpayee as a source of inspiration for millions. “Former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji was a guiding light for the country’s workers. His life, mark by ideology and principles, and dedication to the nation. Today, we salute him on his memorial day,” Gadkari stated.
पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री 🇮🇳 भारत रत्न श्रद्धेय अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी जी देश के करोड़ो कार्यकर्ताओं के प्रेरणास्रोत है। एक कुशल संगठनकर्ता के रुप में विचारधारा और सिद्धांतों पर आधारित अटलजी का जीवन राष्ट्र के प्रति सदैव समर्पित था। आज उनके स्मृति दिवस पर उन्हें कोटि-कोटि वंदन।🙏🏻… pic.twitter.com/fAwxmh1x9Z
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) August 16, 2024
Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his reverence for Vajpayee, calling him an ideal leader and a beacon of good governance. “Tribute to Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, an exemplar of public service and a source of inspiration. His commitment to ‘Nation First’ continues to guide us all. The memory of Atal ji will remain cherished in our hearts,” CM Yogi posted on X.
जननेता, सुशासन के आदर्श प्रतिमान, हम सभी के प्रेरणास्रोत, पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री, ‘भारत रत्न’ श्रद्धेय अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी जी की पुण्यतिथि पर उन्हें नमन!
राजनीति को लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों से सुवासित करने वाले श्रद्धेय अटल जी भारतीय राजनीति के राजर्षि और अजातशत्रु थे।
‘राष्ट्र प्रथम’ की… pic.twitter.com/75agrxvDbz
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) August 16, 2024
Rajnath Singh
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also paid their respects at the memorial. Singh wrote, “On the death anniversary of Former Prime Minister Atal ji, I offer my heartfelt tributes.”
पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री श्रद्धेय अटलजी की पुण्यतिथि पर मैं उन्हें अपनी भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करता हूँ। pic.twitter.com/mKDLXLCoCG
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 16, 2024
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away in 2018, was a significant figure in Indian politics. Born in Gwalior in 1924, he was a leading member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and further became the first non-Congress Prime Minister to complete a full term in office. Vajpayee served as Prime Minister twice, from May 16 to June 1, 1996, and from March 19, 1998, to May 22, 2004. He was also the External Affairs Minister in the Morarji Desai cabinet from 1977 to 1979. Known for his eloquence and poetic prowess, Vajpayee was widely admired across the political spectrum.
