New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former Prime Minister and BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary on Friday.
Homage by Prez Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniersary at his Samadhi 'Sadaiv Atal' in New Delhi.
President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to former Prime Minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at his Samadhi 'Sadaiv Atal' in New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/bEHXfCk31h
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PM Modi pays tributes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary and said that the latter is remembered by countless people for his unparalleled contribution to nation-building.
Tributes to Atal Ji on his Punya Tithi.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2024
He is remembered by countless people for his unparalleled contribution to nation building. He devoted his entire life towards ensuring that our fellow citizens lead a better quality of life. We will keep working to fulfill his vision for… pic.twitter.com/MfGUl9WUTy
A large number of other dignitaries, including Union ministers, and leaders from different parties also offered homage to Vajpayee at his memorial ‘Sadaiv Atal’ here.
Union Ministers' homage
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary said that the country remembers former PM Vajpayee for his work for the nation.
Union Minister Harsh Malhotra said that Vajpayee not only transformed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) but also changed the course of governance in the country.
Tributes at 'Sadaiv Atal'
Earlier in the day, President Droupadi Murmu along with PM Modi and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar paid tributes to the former PM Vajpayee on his death anniversary on Friday in a prayer meeting at 'Sadaiv Atal' in Delhi.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla along with other members of the Cabinet also attended the prayer meeting at 'Sadaiv Atal', the memorial of the former prime minister.
Namita Kaul's tributes
Vajpayee's foster daughter Namita Kaul Bhattacharya also arrived at 'Sadaiv Atal', and paid him floral tribute on his death anniversary. (with Agency inputs)
