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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.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Alvida Atal: Vajpayee a towering figure who stood for democratic values, says Sonia Gandhi
India | Aug 16, 2018, 10:59 PM IST
Expressing sadness over his demise, the former Congress chief said his warm personality and gift of friendship won him admirers and friends across the political spectrum and every walk of life.
Alvida Atal: US shares India's grief over Vajpayee's death
India | Aug 16, 2018, 11:00 PM IST
"The US grieves with India on the loss of former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee," US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster said.
Alvida Atal: BJP postpones national executive meet following Vajpayee's demise
India | Aug 16, 2018, 11:01 PM IST
"At this time of crisis, all party programmes are being cancelled," Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah said.

Alvida Atal: Vajpayee among tallest leaders of modern India, says Manmohan Singh
India | Aug 16, 2018, 11:01 PM IST
"I have learnt with profound sorrow about the sad demise of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayeeji," former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said.
Alvida Atal: Vajpayee will be remembered for first stable non-Congress coalition government, says Advani
India | Aug 16, 2018, 11:13 PM IST
"I am at a loss for words to express my deep grief and sadness today as we all mourn the passing away of one of India's tallest statesmen, Atal Bihari Vajpayee. To me, Atalji was more than a senior colleague. In fact, he was my closest friend for over 65 years," Advani said
Alvida Atal: Political entities bid emotional goodbye to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee
India | Aug 16, 2018, 08:35 PM IST
Leaders left the boundaries of their political parties and mourned the passing away of the former prime minister.

Alvida Atal: Vajpayee nursed BJP into a banyan tree in Indian politics, says Amit Shah
India | Aug 16, 2018, 07:05 PM IST
“A rare politician, brilliant speaker, poet and patriot, his demise is not just a irreparable loss for the BJP but also for the entire country,” said the BJP president.
RIP Atal Bihari Vajpayee: How former PM predicted NDA's win in 1999 general elections
Aap Ki Adalat | Aug 16, 2018, 07:05 PM IST
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who appeared on IndiaTV's "Aap Ki Adadat" show almost 20 years back, had predicted a big win for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA in the 1999 general elections.
Alvida Atal: A parliamentarian for 12 terms; 10 in Lok Sabha, twice in Rajya Sabha
India | Aug 16, 2018, 06:57 PM IST
In December 2005, Vajpayee had announced his retirement from electoral politics at a party gathering in Mumbai. He was a parliamentarian for nearly 47 years.

Alvida Atal: Vajpayee, the first external affairs minister to deliver speech in Hindi at the UN General Assembly
India | Aug 16, 2018, 06:44 PM IST
Vajpayee, in his role as foreign minister and prime minister, visited the UN headquarters to deliver speeches to the UNGA on seven occasions from 1977 to 2003.
RIP Atal Bihari Vajpayee: When former Prime Minister explained 'Hindutva' ideology
Aap Ki Adalat | Aug 16, 2018, 06:44 PM IST
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had once explained the ideology of "Hindutva" on IndiaTV's "Aap Ki Adalat" show. "Hindutva is not a system of worship, not a religion but a life line in India," Vajpayee said.
RIP Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Former Prime Minister on demolition of Babri Masjid
Aap Ki Adalat | Aug 16, 2018, 06:39 PM IST
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, appearing on IndiaTV's "Aap Ki Adalat" show, threw light on the events which led to the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992.

RIP Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Watch former PM's hilarious reply about secret to 'good health'
Aap Ki Adalat | Aug 16, 2018, 06:36 PM IST
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was left amused when a person from the audience in IndiaTV's "Aap Ki Adalat" show asked a question about his 'Good Health and Energy'. The reply from Vajpayee, known for his good sense of humour
Watch: When Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Jagjit Singh collaborated for a music video
Celebrities | Aug 16, 2018, 06:39 PM IST
The music video has poems from Atal Bihari Vajpayee's book named Meri Ikyavan Kavitaayein (My 51 Poems).
RIP Atal: A look at Vajpayee's MEMORABLE QUOTES when he appeared in Aap Ki Adalat in 1999 | Watch Videos
India | Aug 16, 2018, 08:56 PM IST
After his first stint as prime minister that lasted for 13 days, Atal Bihari Vajpayee appeared in Mr. Rajat Sharma's popular Aap Ki Adalat show and talked about various important issues during the interview.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Vijender Singh, sports fraternity mourns former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's demise
Cricket | Aug 16, 2018, 09:00 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar mourned the passing away of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, saying India is at a great loss today.
Twitterati mourn the demise of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee
India | Aug 16, 2018, 07:03 PM IST
Vajpayee, the three-term PM, was admitted to AIIMS on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, urinary tract infection, low urine output and chest congestion.
RIP Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Former PM's take on Kashmir issue
Aap Ki Adalat | Aug 16, 2018, 06:46 PM IST
On being asked what will the BJP do if it comes to power, Atal Bihari Vajpayee said,"India's Parliament has passed a resolution that Kashmir is an integral part of India
Late former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sridevi and other Bollywood stars
Celebrities | Aug 16, 2018, 06:29 PM IST
Unseen pictures of Late former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee with Bollywood celebrities will make you nostalgic
RIP Atal Bihari Vajpayee: How former PM reacted on being called 'Half-Congressi'
Aap Ki Adalat | Aug 16, 2018, 06:23 PM IST
Aap Ki Adalat host Mr Rajat Sharma said Atal Bihari Vajpayee praised Nehru ji's foreign policy, called Indira Gandhi 'Durga' and supported Narshimha Rao's economic policies, he can be called 'adha-Congressi'.