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PM Modi, President Murmu pay tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary

Modi and Murmu joined other senior leaders in paying floral tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose legacy was praised as guiding public life.

  • On Sunday, August 16, 2026, the nation observed the death anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee, honoring his lifelong commitment to national service.
  • A founding leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Vajpayee served three terms as Prime Minister before passing away in 2018 at age 93, leaving a legacy of statesmanship and parliamentary contribution.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and Vice President CP Radhakrishnan paid tributes at the memorial, with Modi stating, "His focus on good governance and public welfare will always continue to guide us."
  • At 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial in New Delhi, dignitaries gathered to offer floral tributes, reflecting on his tenure's significant developments in infrastructure, diplomacy, and economic policy.
  • Renowned as a Hindi poet and skilled organizer, Vajpayee remains an inspiration to millions, with BJP leader Nitin Gadkari writing, "As a skilled organizer, Atal Ji's life was always dedicated to the nation.
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Dainik Bhaskar broke the news in Bhopal, India on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
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