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Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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- Born 25 December 1924
- Birth Place Gwalior
- Profession Politician, Poet, Writer
- Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party (from 1980)
- In Office Prime Minister Of India 19 March 1998 - 22 May 2004, Union Minister Of External Affairs 26 March 1977 - 28 July 1979, Union Minister Of Statistics And Programme Implementation 1 July 2002 - 22 May 2004, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 1991-2009, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 1986-1991, President Of The Bharatiya Janata Party 1980-1986, President Of The Bharatiya Jana Sangh 1968-1972
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 11 Feb 2025
Atal Bihar Vajpayee was the former Prime Minister of India and was elected to the position twice in 1996 and 1999. A member of the Bhartiya Janta Party, Vajpayee was also known for his great oratory skills. Apart from being a politician, he was also an acclaimed writer who has written various poems....
Atal Bihari Vajpayee PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | no value |
| Education | Victoria College, Gwalior (BA), DAV College, Kanpur (MA) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Atal Bihari Vajpayee
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister of India | 19 March 1998 - 19 May 2004 |
| Prime Minister of India | 16 May 1996 - 1 June 1996 |
| Member of Rajya Sabha | N/A |
| Minister of External Affairs | 26 March 1977 - 28 July 1979 |
| Member of the 11th Lok Sabha | N/A |
ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE NEWS
From a spiteful election to a ‘total revolution’: How 1974 set the stage for the Emergency
December 27, 2024 9:21 pm
From a student protest in Gujarat to a call for a revolution in Bihar, the political and social developments that took place in India 50 years ago created an environment that led to the Emergency in 1975.
JD(U)’s word of advice for BJP after protest over ‘Ishwar Allah tero naam’: ‘Follow Gandhian socialism envisaged by Vajpayee’
December 28, 2024 2:52 am
The protests on Wednesday against noted folk singer Devi, by around 50 people in the crowd, had prompted a sharp reaction from BJP leader and former Union minister under Vajpayee, Shahnawaz Hussain, who called the disruption “the height of intolerance”
‘Ishwar Allah tero naam’: Protest erupts over bhajan at Vajpayee tribute event in Patna, BJP’s Shahnawaz Hussain calls it ‘height of intolerance’
December 26, 2024 3:52 pm
Folk singer who was interrupted says: ‘I was dismayed at the protest against Gandhi’s favourite bhajan that has been sung and heard across the world with utmost respect’.
Birth centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee: 5 defining aspects of his legacy
December 26, 2024 12:55 pm
Vajpayee was a Member of Parliament for 47 years — he was elected 11 times to Lok Sabha, and twice to Rajya Sabha — and left behind an enduring legacy.
Knowledge nugget of the day: Good Governance Day
December 31, 2024 4:20 pm
As the nation celebrates Good Governance Day in honor of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth anniversary, here is everything you need to know about this day. Also, go beyond the nugget to know about the Good Governance Index & PRAGATI
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Jayanti 2024: Know the history and significance behind why it's marked as Good Governance Day
December 26, 2024 11:42 am
Good Governance Day 2024: In 2014, the newly elected BJP announced that former PM of India and Bharatiya Janata Party's doyen Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary (jayanti) will be commemorated as Good Governance Day.
Narendra Modi writes: Atal Bihari Vajpayee understood the need to make a stronger Indian democracy
December 25, 2024 9:39 pm
Atal Ji championed ideology over power, fought valiantly for the Constitution even while in Opposition, and carried India through a new technology wave. He continues to inspire the idea of good governance and us to aim higher and work harder for our country.
Memories of Atal ji inspire all Indians: CM Yogi Adityanath
December 25, 2024 2:59 am
“Atal ji's words hold great significance. He used to say that politics without principles is a noose of death,” said the CM.
Venkaiah Naidu writes: Atal Bihari Vajpayee, my guide, my teacher
December 24, 2024 5:24 pm
Atal ji’s eloquence and wit were marked by an ability to communicate complex ideas in simple yet profound ways. He connected with the masses in an instant with his mastery over the language, in speeches laced with humour.
Gujarat: Foot march to mark Vajpayee’s birth anniversary to be held tomorrow
December 23, 2024 1:33 am
The foot march will be organised at Tana Riri Ground in the town at 10 am under the leadership of Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
