On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his second death anniversary.
Modi tweeted, “Tributes to beloved Atal ji on his Punya Tithi. India will always remember his outstanding service and efforts towards our nation’s progress.”
PM Modi remembered Vajpayee for his “outstanding service” to the nation and shared a two-minute video featuring old pictures and videos highlighting the political career of the former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
In the video, Modi said, “As a politician, an MP, a minister or PM, Atal ji performed well in many roles. Many great things can be said about his life and no aspect is lesser than the other.”
Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh also paid their respects to Vajpayee.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also tweeted, “Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji was the voice of patriotism and Indian culture.”
He added, “He was a dedicated politician as well as a skilled organizer who played an important role in the expansion of the BJP after laying its foundation and inspired millions of workers to serve the country.”
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also took to Twitter and paid tributes to the former PM.
“I bow to former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji on his punyatithi. His tremendous contribution towards pubic life and India’s development will always be cherished. His vision for India will continue to inspire coming generations,” he tweeted.
The veteran BJP leader passed away on August 16, 2018, at the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in Delhi after a prolonged illness.
