Nation Honors Vajpayee on 101st Birth Anniversary

Leaders from all over India came together to honor Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 101st birth anniversary.

Vasundhara Raje, a former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, shared her memories of working with Vajpayee, highlighting his strong leadership during the Pokhran nuclear tests.

She praised his patience, resolve, and vision behind important projects like the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and the Golden Quadrilateral Project.

Raje also launched the 'Atal Van' initiative, aiming to plant 11,000 saplings.

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan described Vajpayee as a poet, leader, and unifier, emphasizing his contributions to good governance.

In Himachal Pradesh, top leaders including the governor and chief minister paid tributes to Vajpayee, acknowledging his role as a towering statesman and his significant contributions to the nation.

They highlighted his vision for projects like the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana and the development of Baddi as a pharma hub.

In Odisha, leaders including the governor, chief minister, and leader of the opposition paid tributes to Vajpayee, describing him as a passionate nationalist, exemplar of good governance, and builder of modern India.

In Telangana, a blood donation camp was organized in his honor, collecting 150 units of blood.

Vajpayee's birth anniversary is observed as Good Governance Day, celebrating his legacy and the principles of transparent, accountable, and inclusive governance.