Atal Bihari Vajpayee

The BJP under Atal Bihari Vajpayee as its first president had adopted 'Gandhian socialism' as a party policy soon after its formation in 1980.

Protest erupts over ‘Ishwar Allah tero naam’ bhajan at Vajpayee commemoration event in Patna, BJP leader says ‘height of intolerance’

The incident took place at the Bapu Sabhagar auditorium and the event was titled ‘Main Atal Rahunga’

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The statesman who conceptualized a separate Ministry for Northeast

Vajpayee, was perhaps the first Prime Minister who realised the significance of the northeastern region and took several initiatives for the progress of the region, beginning with setting up a separate Ministry to ensure equitable development of the region.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee centenary celebration: Top quotes by wordsmith statesman that continue to inspire

Vajpayee was more than a politician; he was a poet whose words stirred hearts and minds. His speeches, often infused with poetry, were a masterclass in oratory

Birth of BJP: How Atal Bihari Vajpayee laid the foundation of world's largest political party

The BJP's journey from a fledgling party to what it is today has been long and tedious -- with Atal Bihar Vajpayee Vajpayee at the centre of it.

'Spent tenure largely in oppn benches but was never bitter': PM Modi pens tribute to Vajpayee

PM Modi says Vajpayee provided stable and effective governance at a time when people were getting impatient and sceptical about the government's ability to deliver due to the political instability of the 90s.

Watched Raj Kapoor's Phir Subah Hogi with Atal Bihari Vajpayee and LK Advani after Delhi elections defeat: PM Modi at Kapoor family meet

PM Modi reminisced about Raj Kapoor’s legacy with the Kapoor family, recalling how Phir Subah Hogi uplifted leaders like Vajpayee and Advani after an election loss.

Main Atal Hoon: Pankaj Tripathi on playing former Indian prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in forthcoming biopic

The former prime minister is the flavour of the month. Atal Setu, India's longest sea link, was inaugurated last week, and this week, on January 19, his biopic is releasing in the theatres.

MTHL will open trade opportunities, attract investments for JNPT: Port authority chairman

The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link will slash the time taken to transport cargo, thereby elevating the overall operational efficiency of JNPT. In turn, this will create a more streamlined supply chain, leading to reduced operational costs, and enhance the port's competitiveness on a global scale.

Yogi Adityanath unveils Vajpayee's statue, inaugurates cultural complex at ex-PM's birthplace

Adityanath visited Vajpayee's birthplace Bateshwar and paid tributes to the Bharat Ratna awardee on behalf of the people of the state, an official release said.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Speeches | How He Is Still Relatable To The Youth | Atal's Birthday

India's former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be remembered for many things. It was not his fiery speeches, poems or political career, but his personality that makes him an icon for this generation. So, let's take a look at 4 reasons why Atal is still relatable for this generation!

Central Vista Project: 5 Key Speeches Of Old Parliament | Parliament’s History | What Will Happen To It?

Known as the temple of democracy in India for over 96 years now, the hallowed chambers of old Parliament have echoed with the resounding speeches and remarkable oratory of India’s visionary leaders. The many-faceted history of the Old Parliament building will be frozen post the inauguration of the new Parliament Building on May 28. What will happen to the old building then? Watch to find out.

Pervez Musharraf – the man who waged war and then talked about peace

1999 was the crucible year in Indo-Pakistan relations and the individual, who determined the course was a Mohajir as head of the army and later the government

"Transformed India-US Relations", Jaishankar's Praise For Ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Monday, presided over the 3rd Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Lecture in Delhi. Hailing Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s contribution to India and his understanding of the complex world issues, EAM Jaishankar said, “Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee transformed India’s relationship with the United States, and ties with Russia.” Watch!

Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's grand memorial to be built in Gwalior: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Shivraj Singh Chouhan was speaking on Sunday at the 'Gwalior Gaurav Diwas' function to mark the late leader's 98th birth anniversary. The event was also attended by Union ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia and Narendra Singh Tomar.

Tributes pour in for late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 98th birth anniversary

Vajpayee led the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to power at the Centre in the 1990s and was the prime minister for six years. Born on December 25, 1924 in Gwalior, Vajpayee's birthday is also observed as "Good Governance Day".

MP government allots 4,050 hectares land for Atal Bihari Vajpayee memorial in Gwalior

In accordance with the proposal submitted by the district collector, about 4,050 hectares of land was allotted for building a memorial of Vajpayee in Sirol area, Gwalior's Divisional Commissioner Deepak Singh said.

PM Narendra Modi targets Congress, says tribal development ministry formed under Atal Bihari Vajpayee government

The tribal development ministry was formed when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the prime minister, Modi said at Jambughoda in Gujarat's Panchmahal district after launching various development projects.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee made pioneering efforts to transform India: PM Modi

They were joined by several Union ministers and other leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president J P Nadda, at 'Sadaiv Atal', Vajpayee's memorial, here.

Hardeep Singh Puri says 'privileged' to serve 11 Indian PMs, shares throwback pics

Recounting the experience, Hardeep Singh Puri also shared throwback photos from “before being invited to join the Council of Ministers in September 2017”.

In apparent message to govt, Varun Gandhi shares clip of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's speech in support of farmers

The BJP MP has been vocal in empathising with farmers agitating against the three agri laws enacted by the Modi government and sharing Vajpayee's speech is seen as his message to the central government.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Death Anniversary: Here are some achievements of the former PM and Bharat Ratna

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on August 16, 2018. He served three terms as India's prime minister and was the first non-Congress PM of the country. Here's more about the leader:

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan to mafia: Will bury you 10 feet deep

"Leave Madhya Pradesh, otherwise I will bury you 10 feet deep into the ground and your whereabouts will not be known," Chouhan said, warning mafia and others involved in illegal activities.

Vajpayee's vision led to expansion of India's external engagements: S Jaishankar

Jaishankar said India's principled approach of engaging China on the basis of mutual respect and mutual sensitivity also reflects Vajpayee's thinking.

AB Vajpayee's 96th birth anniversary | Here's a look at some of his best quotes

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the great Indian statesman was born on December 25, 1924 in Gwalior and had served three terms as the Prime Minister of India. In 2014, Narendra Modi administration declared Vajpayee’s birthday would be marked as Good Governance Day. On his 96th birth anniversary, let’s take a look at some of his best quotes.