Atal Bihari Vajapyee
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November 7, 1977, Forty Years Ago; J&K Ordinance
The ordinance invests the government with powers to detain any person whose actions are regarded as prejudicial to the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the community.
Forty Years Ago: October 22, 1978
Pakistan’s Chief Martial Law Administrator and President, General Zia-ul-Haq, speaking at a news conference in Peshawar, dismissed a reported suggestion that visa between India and Pakistan be abolished.
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Four Himalayan peaks named after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Located near Sudarshan and Saifi peaks in Raktvan valley, the peaks have been named Atal-1, 2, 3 and 4.
BJP turns to Atal Bihari Vajpayee's legacy as national executive meet begins today
BJP national executive meeting begins on Saturday: The meeting’s theme is “Sadaiv Atal”. Large hoardings with pictures of Vajpayee have been put up around the venue on Janpath Road.
State govt to build Vajpayee memorial in Mumbai
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said, “He was a great social reformer and thinker whose politics centred on nation-building. At the age of ten, he penned a poem which depicted his ‘desh bhakti’.”
Shekhar Suman on Atal Bihari Vajpayee: It was fun to portray him because of his mannerisms
Shekhar Suman, who first did an impression of Vajpayee in his popular late night talk-show Movers and Shakers, says even while performing the character he would be in awe of the leader.
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ashes immersed in Ganga at Haridwar
Top party leaders including BJP president Amit Shah, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, his Uttarakhand counterpart Trivendra Singh Rawat, Vajpayee's foster daughter Namita Kaul Bhattacharya and his other family members were present.
Madhya Pradesh plans Atal memorials, biography in textbooks
Three national awards in poetry, journalism and good governance will be introduced, each of Rs 5 lakh. Besides, Shramodaya Vidyalayas, being constructed for children of labourers.
When Atal Bihari Vajpayee requested Bhupen Hazarika to sing his favourite song
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a poet and so his understanding of good lyrics and music was better than most. He was a big fan of Bhupen Hazarika's "Moi eti jajabor".
Atal Bihari Vajpayee death reactions: Subcontinent has lost visionary political figure today, says Imran Khan
Atal Bihari Vajpayee dead: "Today India lost a great son. Former PM, Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, was loved and respected by millions. My condolences to his family & all his admirers. We will miss him," Rahul Gandhi said.
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