President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other dignitaries paid floral tributes to late prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth anniversary at Sadaiv Atal memorial on Thursday. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Bharatiya Janata Party Chief JP Nadda were among the top leaders who also paid tributes to the ex-prime minister.
Meanwhile, PM Modi wrote an article on his website – narendramodi.in recalling his memories with the stalwart. “Today, on Atal Ji’s 100th birth anniversary, penned a few thoughts on his monumental contribution to our nation and how his efforts transformed many lives,” he posted on X.
December 25 is observed as Good Governance Day in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
First announced by the Narendra Modi government in 2014, Good Governance Day aims to create awareness about the accountability of government agencies and promote effective service delivery. Every year, the event is celebrated with activities highlighting the importance of responsible governance.
Born on December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, Atal Bihari Vajpayee served as the Prime Minister of India three times: briefly in 1996 and for 13 months in 1998 and 1999, then full-time from 1999 to 2004.
Known for his eloquence and poetry, Vajpayee was the first leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to hold the office of President. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2015, India’s highest civilian award.
Vajpayee’s tenure saw transformational initiatives like Kisan Credit Card, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, National Rural Health Program etc. This policy laid the foundation for many reforms and improvements in rural development and education.
Vajpayee, who joined the RSS in 1947 rose through ranks to become a stalwart of the BJP and was the first non-Congress prime minister to complete a full term in office.
