August 16 is a notable date in history, marked by significant events both globally and within India. On this day in 2018, India paid tribute to its former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who had passed away. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath honored Vajpayee’s memory, stating to the media, "Today, as we observe the sixth anniversary of the death of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, we extend our respect and homage on behalf of the people of Uttar Pradesh and the state government."
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tributes to former prime minister and BJP stalwart honouring his memory. Speaking to reporters he said, says, "Today marks the sixth death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. On behalf of the people of Uttar Pradesh and the state government, we honor his memory.
Earlier in the morning, President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar honored former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary. They attended a prayer meeting at 'Sadaiv Atal' in Delhi on Friday.Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla along with other members of the Cabinet also attended the prayer meeting at 'Sadaiv Atal', the memorial of the former prime minister.
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla along with other members of the Cabinet also attended the prayer meeting at 'Sadaiv Atal', the memorial of the former prime minister.Vajpayee's foster daughter Namita Kaul Bhattacharya also arrived at 'Sadaiv Atal', to pay him floral tribute on his death anniversary. Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar was also present at the 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial to pay tribute to former PM Vajpayee. Born in Gwalior in 1924, Vajpayee was the face of the BJP for decades and was the first non-Congress prime minister to have served a full term in office. Vajpayee served as the Prime Minister of India from May 16, 1996, to June 1, 1996, and again from 19 March 1998 to 22 May 2004. He also served as India's External Affairs Minister in the cabinet of Prime Minister Moraji Desai from 1977 to 1979. He passed away at AIIMS Hospital in Delhi on August 16, 2018.