NEW DELHI, (PTK): Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former prime minister and one of India’s most charismatic leaders who led the nation through several crises, died here at AIIMS on Thursday. He was 93. The veteran BJP leader breathed his last at 5:05 pm. The Centre has announced a seven-day state mourning across the country on Vajpayee’s demise. His last rites will be performed on Friday evening in the national capital.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee death Live Updates:
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- Delhi government has declared a public holiday on Friday to mourn the demise of Vajpayee. Government offices, school, colleges to remain closed.
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- Central Government announces seven-day state mourning throughout India, during this period the national flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India where it’s regularly flown. A state funeral will also be accorded
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- “I am at a loss of words to express my deep grief and sadness today as we all mourn the passing away of one of India’s tallest statesmen, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. To me, Atalji was more than a senior colleague- in fact, he was my closest friend for over 65 years. I cherish the memories of my long association with him, right from our days as Pracharaks of the RSS, to the inception of Bharatiya Jana Singh, the struggle of the dark months during the Emergency leading to the formation of Janata Party and later the emergence of the Bharatiya Janata Party in 1980,” says LK Advani
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- Atal Ji’s passing away is a personal and irreplaceable loss for me. I have countless fond memories with him. He was an inspiration to Karyakartas like me. I will particularly remember his sharp intellect and outstanding wit: PM Modi
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- It was Atal Ji’s exemplary leadership that set the foundations for a strong, prosperous and inclusive India in the 21st century. His futuristic policies across various sectors touched the lives of each and every citizen of India: PM Modi
- He travelled across the length and breadth of India to spread the BJP’s message, which led to the BJP becoming a strong force in our national polity and in several states: PM Modi
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