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NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, vice president C P Radhakrishnan and other senior leaders on Sunday paid tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee<\/a> at his memorial, Sadaiv Atal, in New Delhi on his eighth death anniversary.Defence minister Rajnath Singh, BJP president Nitin Nabin, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla and Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta also joined the tributes for Vajpayee, one of India’s most respected political leaders, who is remembered for his decades-long contribution to public life. Vajpayee served as Prime Minister three times and was conferred the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, in 2015.<\/p>\n

PM Narendra Modi<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Vajpayee as an \u201cextraordinary statesman\u201d and said his vision, leadership and commitment to public welfare continue to inspire generations.\u201cRemembering Atal Ji on his Punya Tithi. An extraordinary statesman blessed with remarkable vision, he dedicated his life to the service of our nation,\u201d Modi said in a post on X.He added, \u201cHis words and efforts inspired generations and his leadership strengthened our nation. His focus on good governance and public welfare will always continue to guide us.\u201d<\/p>\n

President Droupadi Murmu<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tribute to Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal and remembered the former Prime Minister on his death anniversary.<\/p>\n

V President C P Radhakrishnan<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan paid homage at Sadaiv Atal and recalled Vajpayee’s contribution to India’s political and democratic journey. The Vice President’s office said he remembered Vajpayee’s \u201cremarkable leadership, statesmanship and enduring service to the nation\u201d.Radhakrishnan also described Vajpayee as a statesman, poet and visionary who devoted his life to strengthening India’s unity, dignity and strategic interests.\u201cHis commitment to nation-building, inclusive leadership and national pride continues to inspire generations. His enduring legacy will always remain a source of inspiration for the nation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Defence Min Rajnath Singh<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid floral tributes to Vajpayee and highlighted his contribution to Indian democracy and national development.\u201cOn the death anniversary of the revered Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji, I offer him millions of salutations and a humble tribute,\u201d Singh said in a post on X.\u201cAtal Ji enriched Indian democracy through his thoughts and actions. Throughout his life, he worked with the spirit of ‘Nation First, Always First.’ For him, the fundamental purpose of politics was the nation’s interest and public service,\u201d he added. Singh said Vajpayee’s leadership helped India make progress in strategic strength, economic development and infrastructure.<\/p>\n

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