On August 16, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respects to Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his memorial in New Delhi on his death anniversary. Sharing his tribute on X, the Prime Minister wrote: “On behalf of all countrymen, heartfelt tributes to former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji on his death anniversary. His dedication and spirit of service towards the all-round development of the nation inspire everyone to contribute to the building of a developed and self-reliant India.”
सभी देशवासियों की ओर से पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री भारत रत्न अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी जी को उनकी पुण्यतिथि पर सादर नमन। राष्ट्र के चौतरफा विकास को लेकर उनका समर्पण और सेवा भाव विकसित और आत्मनिर्भर भारत के निर्माण में योगदान के लिए हर किसी को प्रेरित करने वाला है।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu and several senior leaders also visited Sadaiv Atal to offer floral tributes. The solemn ceremony was attended by ministers, party leaders, and admirers who remembered Vajpayee’s remarkable contribution to India’s political and developmental journey.
#WATCH | Delhi | President Droupadi Murmu pays floral tributes to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at his memorial ‘Sadaiv Atal’ pic.twitter.com/GxLUtsLu6i
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2025
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, born on December 25, 1924, remains one of India’s most respected leaders, remembered for his statesmanship, oratory, and forward-looking vision. A founding member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Vajpayee played a pivotal role in shaping modern Indian politics and governance.
Vajpayee served as India’s tenth Prime Minister, first briefly in 1996 and later from 1998 to 2004. His tenure witnessed several historic milestones:
- Pokhran-II nuclear tests (1998): Establishing India as a nuclear power on the global stage.
- Golden Quadrilateral project: Expanding national highways and strengthening India’s infrastructure.
- Peace initiatives with Pakistan: Attempting to build lasting ties with the neighbouring country, including the Lahore bus journey.
For his outstanding service to the nation, Vajpayee was conferred India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 2015. He passed away on August 16, 2018, but continues to inspire generations with his vision for a self-reliant, developed India rooted in democratic values and cultural pride.
