President Murmu, PM Modi Lead Tribute To Atal Bihari Vajpayee On His 6th Death Anniversary

PM Modi, President Murmu, and other BJP and NDA leaders paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary.

PM Modi, President Murmu, and other BJP and NDA leaders paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary.

Source : PTI

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Death Anniversary: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former prime minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary on Friday.

They were joined by other dignitaries, including Union ministers, and leaders from different parties in paying homage to Vajpayee at his memorial 'Sadaiv Atal' in New Delhi.

President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to former Prime Minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at his Samadhi 'Sadaiv Atal' in New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/bEHXfCk31h

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 16, 2024

In his tribute, PM Modi said on X, "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 fulfil his vision for India."

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

In a post on X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Whenever there is a talk of political purity, loyalty towards national interest and steadfastness towards principles in the country, Atal ji will definitely be remembered. On one hand, through the establishment of BJP, he popularized the ideology of national interest, while as Prime Minister, he strengthened the country strategically and economically. I pay my heartfelt tributes to Bharat Ratna respected Atal ji on his death anniversary."

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

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also paid tribute to Vajpayee on his death anniversary at his memorial 'Sadaiv Atal'.

#WATCH | Delhi | Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pay tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at his memorial 'Sadaiv Atal'. pic.twitter.com/Lo4tFzZuHa

— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2024

The foster daughter of former PM Vajpayee Namita Kaul Bhattacharya also paid tribute to him on his death anniversary at his memorial 'Sadaiv Atal'.

#WATCH | Delhi | Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's foster daughter Namita Kaul Bhattacharya pays tribute to him on his death anniversary at his memorial 'Sadaiv Atal'. pic.twitter.com/Fe96ucK4od

— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2024

Several Union Ministers and NDA leaders including BJP MP JP Nadda also paid tribute to Vajpayee on his death anniversary.

#WATCH | Delhi | Union Ministers and NDA leaders pay tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at his memorial 'Sadaiv Atal'. pic.twitter.com/lWsroyv3wR

— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2024

A widely-respected politician acknowledged as among the finest orators, Vajpayee played a crucial role in drawing allies for his party in the coalition era of the '90s and became the first prime minister from the BJP. His stewardship of the country between 1998-2004 is known for reforms and boost to infrastructure sectors. He passed away in 2018 at the age of 93 years.