Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Recalling the many facets of a statesman

New Delhi: Tributes poured in on the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Wednesday, a day that is also observed as Good Governance Day, as leaders across the political spectrum remembered him as a visionary statesman who strengthened Indian politics and continues to inspire the Modi government’s resolve of building a ‘Viksit Bharat’.

Born on December 25, 1924, in Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, Vajpayee is remembered as one of India’s most respected leaders, who served as Prime Minister three times and played a crucial role in shaping the country’s political and strategic direction.

Widely regarded as a statesman with a rare combination of political acumen and moral authority, his leadership legacy continues to resonate across generations.