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The news of the passing away of three-time former prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has shocked India. The political fraternity is mourning the loss of arguably the country’s tallest leader. Vajpayee died after prolonged illness at AIIMS, New Delhi at the age of 93 . A 7 day mourning has been announced by the government.
His affable nature made him a popular and was widely admired even by his rivals . In a state of shock and sadness leader’s paid their rich tributes.
Here are some of the notable tributes :
President of India Ram Nath Kovind
Extremely sad to hear of the passing of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, our former Prime Minister and a true Indian statesman. His leadership, foresight, maturity and eloquence put him in a league of his own. Atalji, the Gentle Giant, will be missed by one and all #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 16, 2018
Former President Pranab Mukherjee
Deeply saddened at the passing away of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. A reasoned critique in opposition and a seeker of consensus as PM, Atal Ji was a democrat to the core. In his passing away, India has lost a great son and an era has come to an end. My deepest condolences.
— Pranab Mukherjee (@CitiznMukherjee) August 16, 2018
My letter of Condolence to Smt. Namita Bhattacharya on the passing away of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. pic.twitter.com/0NGl6R8yRY
— Pranab Mukherjee (@CitiznMukherjee) August 16, 2018
Congress president Rahul Gandhi
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. #AtalBihariVajpayee
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 16, 2018
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor
My tribute to the late Atal Behari Vajpayee & his insaniyat, on @htTweets https://t.co/9kNzhfUfoB
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) August 16, 2018
Union Minister Arun Jaitley
Saddened by the demise of Atalji, unquestionably one of the tallest leaders of India. His contribution to India and India’s democracy will be always remembered.
— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) August 16, 2018
His vision, oration, poetry, blended with his national commitment earned him respect from both friends and opponents.
— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) August 16, 2018
Home Minister Rajnath Singh
Pained beyond words at the demise of Shri Atalji. He had cherished the ideal of a developed and powerful India in which all persons lived together in unity, peace and harmony.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 16, 2018
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
Vajpayee Sahib is no more & I feel a personal sense of loss at his passing. Thank you sir for the opportunities, for the trust you reposed in me, for the opportunities to travel with you & to learn from you. You will be greatly missed #AtalBihariVajpayee
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) August 16, 2018
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
भारत के पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री एवं भारत रत्न अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी जी का निधन दुःखद। देश ने सबसे बड़े राजनीतिक शख्सियत, प्रखर वक्ता, लेखक, चिंतक, अभिभावक एवं करिश्माई व्यक्तित्व को खो दिया। उन्हें विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि। #AtalBihariVajpayee https://t.co/KhJvuTVaar
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) August 16, 2018
Randeep Surjewala, Congress Communications In charge
Saddened by the demise of #AtalBihariVajpayee ji
Indian political landscape has lost a stalwart& a statesman.
Differences never prevented Atalji from walking across the aisle nor did ideological commitments deter him from upholding India’s liberal values.
We pray for his soul pic.twitter.com/1d7F2dj3oD
— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) August 16, 2018
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje
With the passing of Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee ji #India has lost its tallest leader of modern times, a political thinker whose wit was unparalleled and a champion of India – even when the motherland was marred by the emergency and had lost all hope.
— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) August 16, 2018
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
Very very saddened that the great statesman and former PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji is no more with us. His passing away is a very big loss to our nation. I will always cherish the many fond memories. Condolences to his family and his many admirers
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 16, 2018
BJP president Amit Shah
ठन गई
मौत से ठन गई
जूझने का मेरा इरादा न था
मोड़ पर मिलेंगे इसका वादा न था
रास्ता रोक वह खड़ी हो गई
यों लगा ज़िन्दगी से बड़ी हो गई
मौत की उमर क्या है?दो पल भी नहीं
ज़िन्दगी सिलसिला,आज कल की नहीं
मैं जी भर जिया, मैं मन से मरूँ
लौटकर आऊँगा,कूच से क्यों डरूँ? pic.twitter.com/g9mqVzza17— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 16, 2018
Congress leader P Chidambaram
Vajpayee-ji was a man of great wisdom, tolerance and compassion. He led his party to its first victory in national elections and established the credentials of the BJP to run the central government.
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) August 16, 2018
