Some precious moments of late former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's life on his 98th Birth Anniversary

Born on December 25, 1924 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s political journey began in 1939 when he joined RSS as a swayamsewak. Late former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away on August 16, 2018, was an iconic leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a well-known poet, orator and a social worker. Today is the 98th birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. On this special occasion, let us remember some special memories of his life    

Dec 25, 2022, 10:42 AM IST

Today (December 25, 2022) is the 98th birth anniversary of the country's late former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Vajpayee served three terms as the Prime Minister of India. Vajpayee himself was a poet. In 2015, Atal Bihari Vajpayee was awarded Bharat Ratna, India's highest honour. Even if he is not among us today, his precious thoughts always give us the courage to move forward in life. Such was the charisma of Atal Bihari Vajpayee that he was respected and accepted across the political spectrum. His vision was not just limited to the BJP’s national political agenda but was far-fetched and reached across party politics. Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee died on August 16, 2018. He breathed his last at AIIMS hospital in Delhi where he was being treated for various ailments. Let's witness some unknown moments of his long life.

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

He wrote an emotionally charged poem on the partition called 15 August Ki Pukaar (Call of 15 August).

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Many called him the greatest prime minister that India ever had with some other giving Pandit Nehru a slight edge over Vajpayee.

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A rare Pic of Vajpayee

A rare Pic of Vajpayee

Vajpayee led an uneasy coalition of nearly two dozen parties with great poise for six years between 1998 and 2004 

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The prime ministers club.

The prime ministers club.

The prime ministers club.

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With RSS Chief Madhukar Dattaraya Deoras

With RSS Chief Madhukar Dattaraya Deoras

Atal Bihari Vajpayee (R) with RSS Chief Madhukar Dattaraya Deoras. 

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Flagging off the first-ever corridor of Delhi Metro

Flagging off the first-ever corridor of Delhi Metro

Atal Bihari Vajpayee is seen flagging off the first-ever corridor of Delhi Metro, in New Delhi.

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A rare picture of Vajpayee

A rare picture of Vajpayee

A rare picture of Atal Bihari Vajpayee while visiting the Mysuru Palace as a parliamentarian.

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Vajpayee while meeting a Haj committee delegation

Vajpayee while meeting a Haj committee delegation

Atal Bihari Vajpayee while meeting a Haj committee delegation.

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At the public meeting in Brig

At the public meeting in Brig

Trimurti Atal Bihari Vajpayee, LK Advani and Murali Manohar Joshi. At the public meeting in Brig.

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Prime Minister after the National Award

Prime Minister after the National Award

March 23, 1999. Poet Atal Bihari Vajpayee had a comfortable movement in the world of sports and culture. Lata Mangeshkar, Sachin Tendulkar and Javed Akhtar with the Prime Minister after the National Award.

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With then Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Lahore.

With then Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Lahore.

February 21, 1999. The Lahore meeting was held with many hopes to improve relations with Pakistan. Bus service started between the two countries. With then Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Lahore.

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With Pak President Pervez Musharraf

With Pak President Pervez Musharraf

July, 2001. After the Kargil war, the diplomatic efforts to build relations with the neighboring countries. Agra meeting with Pak President Pervez Musharraf.

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Vajpayee at Mamata Banerjee's residence

Vajpayee at Mamata Banerjee's residence

July 6, 2000. In politics, sometimes they are opponents, sometimes allies. But outside of politics, their personal relationship was unbreakable. Vajpayee came to Kalighat after getting the news of Mamata Banerjee's mother Gayatri Devi's illness.

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Vajpayee At Kolkata

Vajpayee At Kolkata

July 6, 2000. The then Deputy Chief Minister of West Bengal Buddhadeb Bhattacharya welcoming Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Kolkata Airport. Governor Biren J Shah was also present.

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Leadership Of Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Leadership Of Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Atal Bihari Vajpayee had a decisive and irreversible effect on India’s strategic thinking and was instrumental in the country’s many strategic victories.

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