Archive · 16 Aug 2026
PM Modi, President Murmu Pay Tribute to Vajpayee on Death Anniversary
Some very important leaders of India met in New Delhi to remember a great former leader named Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
He used to be the Prime Minister of India, which is a very big job.
Many leaders placed flowers at a special place made in his memory called Sadaiv Atal.
They also had a quiet prayer meeting to remember him.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was born on December 25, 1924.
He became the Prime Minister of India three times and helped the country in many ways.
He passed away on August 16, 2018, when he was very old.
Now, every year on that day, leaders remember him.
The Prime Minister today said his words and ideas inspired many people.
They want everyone to remember how he cared about good governance and helping people.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal in New Delhi.
The leaders also attended a solemn prayer meeting held in Vajpayee's memory on his death anniversary.
Former President Ram Nath Kovind, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and BJP National President Nitin Nabin also paid homage.
Vajpayee served as India's Prime Minister three times: briefly in 1996, from 1998 to 1999, and for a full term from 1999 to 2004.
Born on December 25, 1924 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, Vajpayee passed away on August 16, 2018 at AIIMS in New Delhi.
Leaders including PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah posted tributes on X, praising Vajpayee's vision, good governance and nation-building legacy.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and several other leaders and dignitaries.
- What
- Paid floral tributes and attended a solemn prayer meeting for former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal on his death anniversary.
- When
- Sunday, on the death anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
- Where
- Sadaiv Atal, New Delhi.
- Why
- To pay homage to Vajpayee and remember his contributions to Indian politics, coalition governance, national security and nation-building.
- Event
- Floral tribute and prayer meeting on Vajpayee's death anniversary
- Location
- Sadaiv Atal, New Delhi
- Key attendees
- PM Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, VP C.P. Radhakrishnan, former President Ram Nath Kovind, Rajnath Singh, Om Birla, Rekha Gupta, Nitin Nabin
- Born
- December 25, 1924, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- Died
- August 16, 2018, AIIMS, New Delhi
- Terms as Prime Minister
- Three terms: 13 days in 1996, 1998-1999, and 1999-2004
- Legacy cited
- Coalition governance, nuclear tests, Kargil War, good governance and Antyodaya
