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Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Atal Bihari Vajpayee is an Indian politician who was the 10th Prime Minister of India, first term for 13 days in 1996 and then from 1998 to 2004. A Padma-Vibhushan awardee, he was the first head of government from outside the Congress party to serve a full five-year term from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The leader has also received the highest honour, Bharat Ratna in 2015 and his birthday was declared 'Good Governance Day'. Other than his political views, Vajpayee is well praised for his poetry.

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Lucknow's Hazratganj Chauraha renamed to 'Atal Chowk'
India | Aug 17, 2019, 01:03 AM
Lucknow Mayor Sanyukta Bhatia on Friday inaugurated the Atal Chowk. Lucknow Municipal Corporation held an executive council meeting during which this decision was made. BJP councillors and councillors from opposition parties supported the move.
Mamata Banerjee pays tribute to Vajpayee on his first death anniversary
India | Aug 16, 2019, 10:09 AM
West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee on Friday paid her tribute to late former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his first death anniversary. The Trinamool Congress leader, who had served as the railway minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led cabinet, also urged people to bear in mind his principles of 'insaniyat (humanism), jamhooriyat (democracy) and kashmiriyat (inclusive Kashmiri culture)'.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee first death anniversary: President Ram Nath Kovind & PM Modi pay tribute to BJP stalwart at Sadaiv Atal memorial
News | Aug 16, 2019, 01:57 PM
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers and several top BJP leaders paid their tributes at 'Sadaiv Atal', the memorial of the former prime minister in New Delhi.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee first death anniversary: PM Modi, Amit Shah pay tribute to BJP stalwart
India | Aug 16, 2019, 09:51 AM
BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on this day in the year 2018. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers and several top BJP leaders on Friday paid their tributes at 'Sadaiv Atal', the memorial of the former prime minister in New Delhi.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee 1st death anniversary: Remembering BJP's iconic leader with 10 quotes
India | Aug 16, 2019, 08:03 AM
Atal Bihar Vajpayee first death anniversary: It was on this day in the year 2018 when BJP's tallest leader, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, left for the heavenly abode. He was one of the most loved Prime Ministers of India and an iconic leader. Today, we remember Vajpayee with these 10 motivating quotes on his first death anniversary.
Vajpayee refused permission to IAF to cross LoC during Kargil conflict: Anil Tipnis
India | Jun 28, 2019, 10:00 PM
Tipnis said Vajpayee wanted to know from General Malik if the ground forces could do without the use of Air Force.
Vajpayee wanted Pakistan Army camp hit after Parliament attack
India | Jun 28, 2019, 07:48 PM
A book authored by the then Navy chief says that Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee wanted to hit a Pakistani Army camp in the wake of the Parliament terror attack but was forced to drop the plan at the last moment as it got relocated.

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Uttar Pradesh government to reimburse Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ash immersion bills
India | Jun 27, 2019, 11:29 AM
According to sources, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) had organized the function for immersion of ashes on the assurance that the money spent on the event would be duly compensated.
Countdown to May 23: A recap of India's tryst with Lok Sabha election
India | May 16, 2019, 11:26 PM
As India awaits its 17th Lok Sabha, India TV brings to you a rundown of how India has been ruled in 72 years since Independence.
President unveils former PM Vajpayee's life-size portrait in Parliament
India | Feb 12, 2019, 10:37 AM
Vajpayee became the Prime Minister for the first time in 1996 for 13 days, then for 13 months from 1998 to 1999, and then from 1999 to 2004.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee's memorial 'Sadaiv Atal' inaugurated; 'committed to create India he dreamt of', says PM Modi
India | Dec 25, 2018, 11:35 AM
'Sadaiv Atal' was constructed by the Centre Public Works Department (CPWD) at a cost of Rs 10.51 crore.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee's memorial to be inaugurated today in Delhi
News | Dec 25, 2018, 08:11 AM
Atal Bihari Vajpayee's memorial to be inaugurated today in Delhi
Atal Bihari Vaypayee birth anniversary: PM Modi, President Kovind to dedicate 'Sadaiv Atal' to nation tomorrow
India | Dec 24, 2018, 11:49 PM
The Sadaiv Sthal is spread over 1.5 acres of land and was site of former prime minister's last rites on August 17. T

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PM Narendra Modi releases commemorative Rs 100 coin in memory of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
India | Dec 24, 2018, 11:25 AM
On 16 August this year, Vajpayee passed away at the age of 93 at the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in New Delhi following a prolonged illness.
Vajpayee's portrait to be installed in central hall of Parliament
India | Dec 18, 2018, 11:26 PM
Born on December 25, 1924, Vajpayee passed away on August 16.
Vajpayee told me Kashmir would've been sorted if BJP had not lost in 2004, claims Pakistan PM Imran Khan
World | Dec 04, 2018, 02:45 PM
Asserting that Pakistan was serious to develop peaceful ties with all its neighbours, Khan claimed India was not ready to hold talks with the country due to the upcoming general elections.
Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections: Congress exploits Vajpayee's name to take on Raman Singh
Nov 11, 2018, 09:47 PM
Raman Singh, the longest serving Chief Minister of the BJP, is locked in a direct fight with his former mentor Karuna Shukla, niece of the late Vajpayee.
Ahead of India vs West Indies 2nd T20I, Lucknow cricket stadium renamed in honour of Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Cricket | Nov 06, 2018, 12:19 AM
The stadium was earlier named the Ekana International Cricket Stadium and this is the first time that it is hosting an international match.
Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections: Congress fields Vajpayee's niece against CM Raman Singh
Oct 22, 2018, 10:56 PM
The Congress released its second list consisting names of the candidates for the remaining six constituencies. It had earlier declared candidates for 12 seats.
Ready for an alliance if offered respectable share of seats: Mayawati
Sep 16, 2018, 04:51 PM
Mayawati also alleged that the BJP is trying to “use Atal ji's death for political gains.”

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