India Celebrates Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Legacy on His 100th Birth Anniversary
Leaders across the nation honor the former Prime Minister's contributions to governance, infrastructure, and India's global stature.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Vajpayee the architect of India's transition into the 21st century, praising his stable governance and economic reforms.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted Vajpayee's leadership in achieving an 8.4% growth rate and his transformative policies in infrastructure and rural development.
- Celebrations included tributes from President Droupadi Murmu, exhibitions on Vajpayee's life, and cultural events such as 'Atal Geet Ganga' and youth gatherings in Lucknow.
- Key projects like the Golden Quadrilateral and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana were remembered for their impact on connectivity and economic integration.
- Vajpayee's leadership during the 1998 nuclear tests and his emphasis on good governance and unity continue to inspire political and public discourse in India.