CM Yogi Pays Tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Death Anniversary

The Chief Minister further said Vajpayee’s unwavering commitment to national progress continues to inspire citizens to work towards building a “Viksit Bharat.”

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also remembered the former prime minister, describing him as an inspiration to millions of party workers. “As a skilled organizer, Atal Ji’s life, rooted in ideology and principles, was always dedicated to the nation,” Gadkari posted on X, offering his tributes.

Vajpayee, born on December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, had a parliamentary career spanning more than four decades. He became a Member of Parliament in 1957 and represented both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha during his long political career.

He served as Prime Minister for a brief term from May 16 to May 31, 1996, and later from March 19, 1998, to May 13, 2004. Following the 1999 parliamentary election, he became the first person since Jawaharlal Nehru to serve as Prime Minister through three successive Lok Sabha terms.

Vajpayee’s tenure is remembered for the Pokhran nuclear tests, major infrastructure initiatives including the Golden Quadrilateral and national highway development, and economic policies that laid the foundation for a prolonged period of economic growth.

His political legacy and emphasis on democratic values continue to be recalled across the country.