Archive · 16 Aug 2026
AP leaders pay tributes to Vajpayee on death anniversary
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a famous leader who used to be the Prime Minister of India.
He has sadly passed away, and the day he died is called his 'death anniversary.'
Every year on this day, people remember him and the good things he did.
This year, some important leaders from Andhra Pradesh remembered him with respect.
The Governor of Andhra Pradesh said Vajpayee was a wise, visionary statesman and a true patriot.
The Chief Minister said Vajpayee was a great leader who always put the nation first.
They said he worked to make India strong, developed, and self-reliant.
The leaders also thanked him for the support he gave to their state.
They remembered that Vajpayee was not just a leader but also a famous poet.
His ideas, they said, will continue to inspire people for many years to come.
Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary.
Governor Nazeer called Vajpayee a 'visionary statesman, an extraordinary leader and a true patriot.'
CM Naidu described Vajpayee as a 'true patriot and a visionary' who served the nation with the motto 'Nation First.'
Naidu said the people of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh will always cherish Vajpayee's contributions and support for the development of Andhra Pradesh.
Pawan Kalyan said Vajpayee was a visionary dreamer and a poet who helped make India a strong, self-reliant nation and a major pole in the geopolitical scenario.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan
- What
- Paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary, honoring his vision, patriotism and contributions to India's development.
- When
- On his death anniversary, which fell on a Sunday.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India, where the state's top leaders offered the tributes.
- Why
- To honor Vajpayee's legacy as a visionary statesman and patriot whose ideas on good governance, development and integrity continue to inspire future generations.
- Event
- Tributes on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death anniversary
- Tribute Payers
- Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan
- Honoree
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister of India and 'Bharat Ratna' awardee
- Governor's Description
- 'Visionary statesman, an extraordinary leader and a true patriot'
- CM Naidu's Description
- 'True patriot and a visionary' who served with the motto 'Nation First'
- Deputy CM's Description
- Visionary leader and poet who dreamt of a strong, developed, self-reliant India
- States Mentioned
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana