New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his second death anniversary. Modi tweeted a compilation of old pictures and videos while remembering Vajpayee for his “outstanding service” to the nation.
“Tributes to beloved Atal Ji on his Punya Tithi. India will always remember his outstanding service and efforts towards our nation’s progress,” PM Modi tweeted.
Tributes to beloved Atal Ji on his Punya Tithi. India will always remember his outstanding service and efforts towards our nation’s progress. pic.twitter.com/ZF0H3vEPVd
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2020
The nearly two-minute-long video featured photos and videos of the former PM taken during his long career in Indian politics.
The video has PM Modi’s voiceover in which he is remembering Vajpayee for his illustrious career as a leader and his contribution to the strengthening of BJP.
Prime Minister @narendramodi pays tribute to former PM #AtalBihariVaajpayee Ji on his Punyatithi pic.twitter.com/PcQ6plDdDf
— PIB India (@PIB_India) August 16, 2020
“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…” the PM can be heard as saying in the background.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and President Ram Nath Kovind also paid respects to the former PM.
Vajpayee, the first BJP prime minister, had passed away on this day in 2018.
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