Happy Birthday Atal ji!

Published By : Admin | December 24, 2014 | 18:26 IST
An inspiring leader and powerful orator who spent years in service of the Nation, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee is among the most outstanding personalities in India’s history. He served in Parliament for decades, both in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and led the country from 1998 till 2004 as Prime Minister. As PM, Atal ji ushered in a new era of development and raised India’s stature on the world stage. He is also remembered for his fine poetry.
 
On 24th December 2014 Atal ji was awarded the Bharat Ratna. PM Shri Modi described him as a ‘giant among giants’ and recalled Atal ji’s special personality.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 24, 2014

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 24, 2014

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 24, 2014

Here is an assortment of photographs of Atal ji and Shri Narendra Modi

PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee being greeted by representatives of the Indian Community at Kremlin. November 7, 2001 PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee being greeted by representatives of the Indian Community at Kremlin. November 7, 2001

PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee witnessing the 'signing of Protocol of Cooperation between Astrakhan Region of Russian Federation and the Indian State of Gujarat'. November 6, 2001 PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee witnessing the 'signing of Protocol of Cooperation between Astrakhan Region of Russian Federation and the Indian State of Gujarat'. November 6, 2001

PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee with the President of the Russian Federation after signing the Moscow deceleration. November 6, 2001. PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee with the President of the Russian Federation after signing the Moscow deceleration. November 6, 2001.

PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee meets CM of Gujarat, Shri Narendra Modi. January 10, 2003 PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee meets CM of Gujarat, Shri Narendra Modi. January 10, 2003

PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee meets CM of Gujarat, Shri Narendra Modi. July 30, 2002 PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee meets CM of Gujarat, Shri Narendra Modi. July 30, 2002

PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee meets CM of Gujarat, Shri Narendra Modi. October 12, 2001. PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee meets CM of Gujarat, Shri Narendra Modi. October 12, 2001.

PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee meets CM of Gujarat, Shri Narendra Modi. PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee meets CM of Gujarat, Shri Narendra Modi.

PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee dedicates National Expressway No. 1 to the Nation at Ahmedabad. January 28, 2003 PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee dedicates National Expressway No. 1 to the Nation at Ahmedabad. January 28, 2003

PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Swearing-in ceremony of CM of Gujarat Shri Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad. December 22, 2002 PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Swearing-in ceremony of CM of Gujarat Shri Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad. December 22, 2002

PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee meets CM of Gujarat, Shri Narendra Modi. December 5, 2001. PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee meets CM of Gujarat, Shri Narendra Modi. December 5, 2001.

CM of Gujarat Shri Narendra Modi makes a presentation before the PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken in Bhuj. January 23, 2002 CM of Gujarat Shri Narendra Modi makes a presentation before the PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken in Bhuj. January 23, 2002

PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee addressing the press after signing the Moscow Deceleration at Kremlin in Moscow. November 6, 2001 PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee addressing the press after signing the Moscow Deceleration at Kremlin in Moscow. November 6, 2001

PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee releasing a book titled PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee releasing a book titled "Setubandh'. August 18, 2001.

PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee holds a videoconferencing with the CM of Gujarat Shri Narendra Modi. January 25, 2002. PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee holds a videoconferencing with the CM of Gujarat Shri Narendra Modi. January 25, 2002.

CM Narendra Modi joins PM Vajpayee during Holi celebrations CM Narendra Modi joins PM Vajpayee during Holi celebrations

 

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