On the occasion of the  birth anniversary of the late former Prime Minister, Hon’ble Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid tribute to him. He remembered Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s dedication to his duties as a Prime Minister and his selfless service to the nation.
He recalled that Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s father was a scientist and highlighted his efforts for the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Prime Minister Modi also announced that a memorial will be launched in memory of Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the occasion of his death anniversary.
Who was Atal Bihari Vajpayee?
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a politician, journalist, speaker, poet and the 13th Prime Minister of India. He was born to Sri Krishnabihari Bajpai, a teacher, and had close ties with Kanpur. During his political career, he was a member of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and later served as Prime Minister from 1998 to 2004.
Vajpayee was known for being a compassionate friend of the proletariat and a people’s leader. He was also highly respected for his humanitarian values. His contribution to India’s development is remembered by all.
Ram Nath Kovind spoke in a matter-of-fact tone and from his point of view, Atal Bihari Vajpayee had always showed respect to the other political parties. During his speech, he highlighted the inclusive development that was taking place in the country and also spoke about how the BJP was committed to creating a better India.
He also took time to address caste and class issues and promised to work towards their equal representation in decision making. This address was widely appreciated by people of all walks of life, which significantly improved the public image of the party.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a prominent figure in the Indian Parliament for over five decades. He was elected to the lower house, Lok Sabha, ten times and twice to the upper house, Rajya Sabha. His long and successful political career has been an inspiration to other politicians who hope to make a lasting impact in the Indian political scene.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the Prime Minister of India from 1998 to 2004. During his tenure, India carried out the Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998. This was done as a way to demonstrate India’s nuclear capabilities and show strength to the rest of the world. In addition, Vajpayee sought to improve diplomatic relations with Pakistan by traveling to Lahore in a bus to meet with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. This resulted in the signing of the Lahore Declaration and sparked a period of relative peace between India and Pakistan. Despite some challenges, Vajpayee’s efforts towards bettering relations between India and Pakistan were successful and remain a key part of his legacy as Prime Minister.
The administration of Narendra Modi declared in 2014 that the birthday of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, 25 December, would be marked as Good Governance Day. The announcement was made in an attempt to honour the late Prime Minister’s contributions to governance during his tenure. The government has since created several initiatives to promote this day, including educational programs and forums for discussion. The day serves to remind people of the importance of good governance and its benefits for society.
At the age of 16 years, Vajpayee became an active member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in 1942. He was deeply committed to the mission of RSS and worked hard for the same. He eventually rose to be one of the senior most members in the organization and was respected for his dedication and commitment.
In 1951, Atal Bihari Vajpayee was seconded by his organization, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), to work for the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS), a Hindu right-wing political party that was established that same year. Vajpayee worked alongside Deendayal Upadhyaya, who had also been seconded by the RSS. The formation of the BJS represented a major milestone in India’s political history, as it marked an important step towards establishing the Hindu nationalist ideology.
