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Yogi Adityanath, Nitin Gadkari pay tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a very famous leader in India.
He was the Prime Minister of India, which is like the captain of the country.
Every year, people remember him on the day he passed away.
This news tells us about two important leaders who said kind things about him.
One is Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
The other is Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
They said Vajpayee always put his country first, before anything else.
They also said he was honest and worked hard for the nation.
Vajpayee helped India in many big ways, like building major highways and conducting nuclear tests.
He was a leader in India's parliament for more than 40 years.
Many people remember him for his wisdom and his dedication to the country.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary.
Adityanath described Vajpayee's life as a living example of the 'Nation First' spirit and an ideal of integrity, ethics, and selfless national service.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also paid tributes, calling Vajpayee an inspiration to millions of party workers.
Vajpayee's tenure is remembered for the Pokhran nuclear tests, the Golden Quadrilateral and national highway development, and economic policies that laid the foundation for prolonged growth.
Vajpayee, born on December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, became an MP in 1957 and had a parliamentary career spanning more than four decades.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, paying tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
- What
- The leaders paid homage to Vajpayee on his death anniversary, recalling his contribution to Indian democracy, politics, and national service.
- Where
- New Delhi; tributes were posted on the social media platform X.
- When
- On his death anniversary, reported on a Sunday.
- Why
- To honor Vajpayee's legacy of nationalism, democratic values, and his lifelong commitment to the 'Nation First' spirit.
Critics
Supporters
Vajpayee's legacy
Critics
Some may question the extent of his achievements or focus on unresolved issues during his tenure.
Supporters
Supporters praise his integrity, democratic values, and 'Nation First' spirit as exemplary.
Key facts
- Person remembered
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee
- Occasion
- Death anniversary (remembrance day)
- Born
- December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- Parliamentary career
- More than four decades; became an MP in 1957, represented both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
- Prime Minister terms
- May 16-31, 1996, and March 19, 1998 - May 13, 2004
- Historic achievement
- First person since Jawaharlal Nehru to serve as PM through three successive Lok Sabha terms
- Remembered for
- Pokhran nuclear tests, Golden Quadrilateral and national highway development, growth-oriented economic policies
- Tribute payers
- CM Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
Quotes
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
“Atal Ji established high ideals of integrity in Indian democracy, ethics in politics, and selfless national service through his luminous thoughts, dignified conduct, and dedicated life. His entire life is a living example of the spirit of 'Nation First'”
thehansindia.com
“Atal ji's six-decade-long public life remained beyond controversy and blemish-free. He continuously worked with the spirit of ‘Nation Above All’ and was regarded as a statesman without political enemies in Indian politics.”
freepressjournal.in
Sources
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