Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on Thursday evening at the age of 93.
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on Thursday evening at the age of 93.
Vajpayee, famous for his political acumen and brilliant oratory skills, was also an ardent sports lover. He was also a big advocate of peace with Pakistan during his prime ministership. The 93-year-old Vajpayee was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, urinary tract infection, low urine output and chest congestion.
He was in critical condition for the last few days and continued to be on advanced life-support system. People from all walks of life prayed for his health, while special prayers were held in his 'karam bhoomi' Lucknow after the news spread that the veteran leader's health has deteriorated.
The former prime minister was born on December 25, 1924, in a middle-class Brahmin family of Shri Krishna Bihari Vajpayee and Smt. Krishna Devi at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh.
President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendera Modi led the nation in paying tribute to Atal Bihar Vajpayee.
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi: 'He was an inspiration to Karyakartas like me'
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Atal Ji's passing away is a personal and irreplaceable loss for me. I have countless fond memories with him. He was an inspiration to Karyakartas like me. I will particularly remember his sharp intellect and outstanding wit.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2018
2. President of India: "His leadership, foresight, maturity and eloquence put him in a league of his own"
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पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री व भारतीय राजनीति की महान विभूति श्री अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी के
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 16, 2018
देहावसान से मुझे बहुत दुख हुआ है। विलक्षण नेतृत्व, दूरदर्शिता तथा अद्भुत भाषण उन्हें
एक विशाल व्यक्तित्व प्रदान करते थे।उनका विराट व स्नेहिल व्यक्तित्व हमारी स्मृतियों में बसा रहेगा—राष्ट्रपति कोविन्द
Extremely sad to hear of the passing of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, our former Prime Minister and a true Indian statesman. His leadership, foresight, maturity and eloquence put him in a league of his own. Atalji, the Gentle Giant, will be missed by one and all #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 16, 2018
3. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore: 'A leader par excellence'
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अपने वचन के पक्के, वादों और इरादों में "अटल" हमारे अटल जी हमारे बीच नहीं रहे।
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 16, 2018
चाहे पोखरण हो या कारगिल, राष्ट्रनिर्माण में अटल जी का योगदान कृतज्ञता और सम्मान से याद किया जाएगा।
नेता और जनता, सभी के मन में बसते थे हमारे अटल जी। उनका निधन देश के लिए एक बहुत बड़ी क्षति है। pic.twitter.com/LhvGeRLIv9
4. Amit Shah: भारतीय राजनीति के ऐसे शिखर पुरुष को मैं कोटि-कोटि नमन करता हूँ
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ठन गई
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 16, 2018
मौत से ठन गई
जूझने का मेरा इरादा न था
मोड़ पर मिलेंगे इसका वादा न था
रास्ता रोक वह खड़ी हो गई
यों लगा ज़िन्दगी से बड़ी हो गई
मौत की उमर क्या है?दो पल भी नहीं
ज़िन्दगी सिलसिला,आज कल की नहीं
मैं जी भर जिया, मैं मन से मरूँ
लौटकर आऊँगा,कूच से क्यों डरूँ? pic.twitter.com/g9mqVzza17
5. Arvind Kejriwal: 'A great loss for India'
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Am deeply saddened. A great loss for India. https://t.co/rPNC7AoPpH
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 16, 2018
6. Rajnath Singh: "True ‘Ajatshatru’ who had many friends across the political spectrum"
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Atalji was a true ‘Ajatshatru’ who had many friends across the political spectrum. He believed in political consensus and his beliefs had consequential effect on Indian politics.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 16, 2018
Pained beyond words at the demise of Shri Atalji. He had cherished the ideal of a developed and powerful India in which all persons lived together in unity, peace and harmony.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 16, 2018
7. Venkaiah Naidu: "Never expected end will come so soon"
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Never expected end will come so soon. He was a true Indian. He never hesitated to speak from his heart. He was the tallest leader in India post independence. Vajpayee ji is 'ajatshatru' of modern times because he always maintained dignity&decorum: Vice Pres #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/9ayQDwoJwj
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
8. Former PM Manmohan Singh: "An excellent orator, an impressive poet, an exceptional public servant"
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I have learnt with profound sorrow about the sad demise of Bharat Ratna #AtalBihariVaajpayee ji. An excellent orator, an impressive poet, an exceptional public servant, an outstanding Parliamentarian and a great Prime Minister: Dr.Manmohan Singh (file pic) pic.twitter.com/2E23QHZpbf
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
9. Rajinikanth: "Saddened to hear the demise of a great statesman"
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I’m saddened to hear the demise of a great statesman Shri.Vajpayee ji. May his soul Rest In Peace.
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) August 16, 2018
10. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi: 'Today India lost a great son'
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Today India lost a great son. Former PM, Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, was loved and respected by millions. My condolences to his family & all his admirers. We will miss him. #AtalBihariVajpayee
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 16, 2018
