Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the ‘Sadaiv Atal’ memorial, on his birth anniversary. December 25 marks the birth anniversary of the late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a former Prime Minister and prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Also Read: Atal Bihari Vajpayee birthday: BJP to celebrate 'Ajat Shatru' of politics with grand events across country today Earlier in the day, PM Modi wrote on X, “On behalf of all the family members of the country, I pay my deepest respects to former Prime Minister respected Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji on his birth anniversary. He remained engaged in accelerating nation-building throughout his life." PM Modi further added, “His dedication and service towards Mother India will remain a source of inspiration even in his immortal age." Also Read: Atal Bihari Vajpayee death anniversary: ‘Never demanded for a Hindu Raj…,' when former PM spoke against theocracy Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Atal Bihari Vajpayee proved during his tenure as the prime minister of the country how stable governments can be beneficial and that tradition continues to this day, PTI reported.
Yogi noted that Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the 'Ajat Shatru' of politics and he possessed remarkable abilities to work in both favourable and challenging situations. Also Read: 'Israel will have to vacate occupied land': Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 1977 speech in support of Palestine resurfaces "It is also a wonderful coincidence that this year marks the centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth.
He was born on December 25, 1924. Throughout the year, there will be various programs, and on December 25, 2024, we will have the opportunity to witness a grand celebration", he said.
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