Nation Remembers Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Death Anniversary: Leaders Pay Homage

The nation observed the death anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading tributes at the ‘Sadev Atal’ memorial in Delhi. Other political leaders and Union Ministers also joined in to honor the former Prime Minister and BJP stalwart. Vajpayee, who passed away on August 16, 2018, at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) after a prolonged illness, was a significant figure in Indian politics. He served as Prime Minister multiple times, with his birthday being celebrated as ‘Good Governance Day’. He was also awarded the Bharat Ratna. President Murmu paid respects at the ‘Sadaiv Atal’ memorial, while Prime Minister Modi offered floral tributes and remembered Vajpayee’s contributions on social media. The Prime Minister highlighted Vajpayee’s commitment to the progress of India, emphasizing his inspiration in building a developed and self-reliant nation.