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New Delhi : PM Narendra Modi on August 16, 2018, condoled the demise of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
“India grieves the demise of our beloved Atal Ji. His passing away marks the end of an era. He lived for the nation and served it assiduously for decades. My thoughts are with his family, BJP Karyakartas and millions of admirers in this hour of sadness. Om Shanti,” PM Modi said.
“It was Atal Ji’s exemplary leadership that set the foundations for a strong, prosperous and inclusive India in the 21st century. His futuristic policies across various sectors touched the lives of each and every citizen of India,” the PM said.
“Atal Ji’s passing away is a personal and irreplaceable loss for me. I have countless fond memories with him. He was an inspiration to Karyakartas like me. I will particularly remember his sharp intellect and outstanding wit. It was due to the perseverance and struggles of Atal Ji that the BJP was built brick by brick. He travelled across the length and breadth of India to spread the BJP’s message, which led to the BJP becoming a strong force in our national polity and in several states,” the Prime Minister said in a series of tweets, according to a PIB release.
Earlier, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, issued a press release informing that the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away at 5:05pm on August 16, 2018.