CM Yogi pays tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his sixth death anniversary

Lucknow : Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated on Friday that Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee laid the foundation for modern India. He noted, “In addition to serving as Prime Minister three times, he played a crucial role in removing political instability of the country.”

CM Yogi paid floral tributes to the statue of the former PM, Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, at Lok Bhavan on his sixth death anniversary. Addressing reporters, he said, “Atal Bihari Vajpayee had provided the country with a model for good governance, infrastructure, and rural development. Yogi further mentioned that the Antyodaya programs run during Atal Ji’s government reflect his visionary approach.”

Yogi said that Atal Ji, who was born on December 25, 1924, had a public life of nearly six decades that was completely unblemished. He elevated Indian politics to new heights. CM Yogi also referred to Atal Ji as an ‘ajaatshatru’ (a person without enemies) in Indian politics, highlighting his status as a universally respected figure.

Reflecting on Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s legacy, CM Yogi noted that Atal Bihari began his public life in independent India under the guidance of Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay. In 1957, he was elected as an MP from Balrampur (now Shravasti) for the first time.

He added, “Atal Ji had the opportunity to serve in the Lok Sabha 10 times and in the Rajya Sabha twice, with five of his Lok Sabha terms being as the elected representative from Lucknow.”

Yogi said that although Atal Bihari Vajpayee is no longer with us, his memories, poems, and the values and principles he upheld in Indian politics will always continue to inspire us. He added that the nation can never forget the efforts made by Atal Bihari to establish India as a global superpower.

CM Yogi mentioned that, in gratitude for his noble efforts, the grateful nation honoured him with the title of Bharat Ratna.

CM Yogi was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, Brajesh Pathak, BJP President Chaudhary Bhupendra Singh, Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, former Deputy Chief Minister and currently Rajya Sabha member Dr Dinesh Sharma, former Jal Shakti Minister Mahendra Singh and many senior BJP leaders in the program