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AtalBihariVajpayee

PM Modi tweets video of old images in memory on Atal Bihari Vajpayee

| @indiablooms | Aug 17, 2020, at 06:51 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his second death anniversary.

Modi posted a nearly 2 minute-long video that showcased a collection of old images and video clippings of Vajpayee providing glimpses of his long political career.

Tweeting the video, Modi wrote: "Tributes to beloved Atal Ji on his Punya Tithi. India will always remember his outstanding service and efforts towards our nation's progress."

A voiceover by PM Modi could be heard supporting the video which states: "This country will never forget Atal ji's sacrifice. Under his leadership India held its head high as a nuclear power. As a politician, a Member of Parliament, a minister or Prime Minister, Atal ji has performed very well in many roles. Many great things can be said about Atal ji's life, and no one aspect is lesser than the other."

"His speeches used to be talked about. In future if some expert analysed his speeches, the strength in his silence would turn out many times stronger than his speeches. In parliament also, he would only say a few words. People would get the message from his silence..."

The video also shows a younger Modi seeking blessings from Vajpayee.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also shared a post in memory of the former Prime Minister.

"Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji was the voice of patriotism and Indian culture. He was a dedicated politician as well as a skilled organiser who played an important role in the foundation and growth of the BJP and inspired millions of workers to serve the country," he wrote

Born on Dec 25, 1924, Vajpayee served three terms as the Prime Minister of India, first for a term of 13 days in 1996, then for a period of 13 months from 1998 to 1999, followed by a full term from 1999 to 2004.

A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he was the first Indian prime minister not of the Indian National Congress to serve a full term in office. He was also noted as a poet and a writer.

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