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PM Modi mourns Vajpayee’s death, says he has lost a father figure
Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee died at Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Thursday. The 93-year-old BJP leader, a diabetic, had one functional kidney. Earlier in the day, prime Minister Narendra Modi and several BJP leaders visited Vajpayee while several across the country wished for his well-being. Vajpayee had been undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences since June 11. He was admitted to the hospital with kidney tract infection, chest congestion, urinary tract infection and urine output on the lower side. The BJP leader, a diabetic, has one functional kidney. He had suffered a stroke in 2009 that weakened his cognitive abilities. Subsequently, he developed dementia.
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Road diversions in Delhi today
Ring Road from IGI Stadium T point to Yamuna Bazar, Netaji Subhash Marg from Delhi Gate to Chhatta Rail, Nishad Raj Marg from Netaji Subhash Marg to Shantivan will be closed from 8am onwards for general public today/
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Vajpayee tall political personality, says Imran Khan
Atal Bihari Vaajpayee was a tall political personality of the subcontinent. His attempts for the betterment of India-Pak relationship will always be remembered. Mr Vajpayee,as a foreign minister,took responsibility of improving India-Pak ties: Pakistan PM-designate Imran Khan
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Advani, Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi pay tribute to Vajpayee
LK Advani, Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi pay tribute to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his residence in Delhi.
Senior BJP leaders LK Advani and Murali Manohar Joshi pay tribute to former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee at his residence in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/JCp5acPcSR
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
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He was our friend, says Bangladesh PM
He was our friend and highly respected in Bangladesh. As a token of recognition for his invaluable contribution to our Liberation War in 1971, the Bangladesh government conferred on him Bangladesh Liberation War Honour. Today is a day of great sadness for all of us in Bangladesh: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
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Vajpayee contributed tried to better Indo-Pak ties, says Pakistan govt
We have learnt with sadness the passing away of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was undergoing treatment in a hospital in New Delhi. He was a renowned statesman who contributed to bringing a change in Indo-Pak relations and remained key supporter of SAARC & regional cooperation for development. Pakistan government and people extend their heartfelt condolences to his family and to the government & people of India, Pakistan government is quoted as saying by ANI.
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Sushma Swaraj, Rajnath Singh visit Vajpayee’s residence
Home Minister Rajnath Singh and EAM Sushma Swaraj pay tribute to former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee at the his residence in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/bq3bBA0g91
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
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PM Modi says he has lost a father figure
The loss cannot be expressed in words, says PM Modi on Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s death. “His death is a void that will never be filled. I have lost a father figure today. Atal Ji taught me valuable aspects about Sangathan and Shaasan.”
We have lost our inspiration. We have lost an Atal Ratna. The personality of Atal Ji and the sadness due to his demise can’t be described in words.
He was a wonderful orator, a prolific writer and he dutifully served our country: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 16, 2018
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Deve Gowda, Kumaraswamy mourn Vajpayee’s death
In his condolence message, former prime minister HD Deve Gowda says the country has lost a statesman and politician who believed in the country’s diverse culture. “He was a true parliamentarian. With his death, a vacuum has been created in polity and end of an era of politics in this country. He was a great orator who refused to attack hisopponent personally.”
Karnataka chief minister Kumaraswamy, quoting a line from Vajpayee’s poem: “Will never accept defeat, will never be afraid of new challenges”, says it mirrors the late PM’s personality.
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Mamata arrives at Vajpayee’s residence in Delhi
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee arrives at former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee's residence, where his mortal remains are kept. pic.twitter.com/ngVvygwBMw
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
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Sports fraternity mourn Vajpayee’s demise
Sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore writes on Twitter, “#AtalBihariVajpayee ji -- A leader par excellence, a daring PM who made Pokhran possible, a highly principled politician & a poet of inspirational grit who was admired across party lines. His demise is an irreparable loss, and marks the end of an era.”
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar also wrote, “India is at a great loss today. Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee ji’s contributions to our nation have been innumerable. Thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.”
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State holiday in Jharkhand tomorrow
Jharkhand government, mourning the death of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, announces a state holiday tomorrow.
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Impossible to fill the void left by Atal ji, says Amit Shah
With his demise, we lost the pole star of the Indian sky. He was multifaceted. The nation lost a tall leader, BJP lost its first National President, crores of youth lost their inspiration. It is impossible to fill that void, says BJP president Amit Shah
अटल जी के न रहने से देश की राजनीति में जो रिक्तता खड़ी हुई है उसको लम्बे समय तक भरना असंभव है : श्री अमित शाह pic.twitter.com/kAjWZwreyr
— BJP (@BJP4India) August 16, 2018
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Cremation at Smriti Sthal in Delhi, says Amit Shah
An emotional Amit Shah says in a press conference the country has lost a great leader... and BJP has lost its first national president. At 9 am tomorrow his mortal remains will be taken to BJP headquarters and at 1 pm his last journey will begin. Funeral will be held at 4 pm at Smriti Sthal: BJP President Amit Shah.
Standing behind Shah, law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad tears up.
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Vajpayee’s body brought to his residence in Delhi
The mortal remains of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee have been brought to his residence, reports ANI. The funeral will be held at Smriti Sthal.
Delhi: The mortal remains of former PM #AtalBihariVajpayee have been brought to his residence. pic.twitter.com/vYHsNsuwfZ
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
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India lost its ‘tallest leader’: Nitish Kumar
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar says India “has lost the tallest political leader, a charismatic personality, poet, orator, writer and thinker”. Nitish Kumar was railway minister in Vajpayee’s cabinet during the first National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the Centre.
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First PM who understand agony of J-K: Mehbooba Mufti
The demise of Atal Bihari Vajpayee is not only a loss for the country, it is big loss for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He was the first prime minister to understand the agony of our people: Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti
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Punjab announces 3-day mourning; UP schools, offices to be closed tomorrow
The Punjab government has declared three-day mourning in memory of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The Uttar Pradesh government has also announced schools and offices will be closed tomorrow.
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Vajpayee prioritised values in politics: Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath says former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a leader who laid the foundation of good governance by linking politics to values and ideals. “Vajpayee always gave priority to values and ideals in politics,” he says.
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State funeral for Vajpayee, flag to be flown at half mast:
Home ministry says in a statement the national flag will be flown at half mast for seven days -- from August 16 to August 22 -- across India as a mark of respect to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayeem, and a state funeral would be accorded.
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Vajpayee strove for resolution on Kashmir issue: Separatists
A section of separatist leaders in Srinagar say Vajpayee was a “great man” and a rare leader with “humaneness” who sought a resolution of the issues related to Kashmir.
“I am sad to hear about the demise of A B Vajpayee ji. Atalji was indeed a rare Indian leader who had the humaneness to seek the resolution of the festering Kashmir dispute in the wide ambit of humanity and not within the confines of a constitution,” chairman of moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Umar Farooq tells PTI.
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Shiv Sena says Vajpayee ‘binding force’ of NDA
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray describes former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a “strong binding force of the National Democratic Alliance”.
“Pride, arrogance or rigidity of power was miles away from him; he was upright and honest, gentle and mild-mannered, and his perpetually smiling face an inspiration for all. I met him several times and he always blessed me like a father. Nobody can take his place,” Thackeray tells IANS.
Read: Political leaders pay tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a ‘true Indian statesman’
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Indo-US ties progressed under Vajpayee’s leadership: US envoy
The US Mission in India extends our deepest condolences to the family of former prime minister Vajpayee and the citizens of India, the US Embassy says in a statement. Indo-US relationship progressed to a new level under Atal Bihari Vajpayee and George Bush though the two countries used to be at an arm’s length before that: US ambassador to India Kenneth I Juster.
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee was like a ‘colossus for almost 6 decades’: Pranab Mukherjee
Former president Pranab Mukherjee said that he could not believe that the former PM was no more. “Though he was suffering for a long time I did not believe that the end will come. Fate snatched him away from us. He carried conviction with everybody. No doubt that the country will be poorer in the loss of Atal Bihari Vajpayee who was like a colossus for almost 6 decades. I pay my deepest regards for this great son of India,” he said.
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Void of his absence can never be filled: Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Atal Bihari Vajpayee
“He was a great politician and loved by millions. It’s unimaginable to think that our beloved Atal Ji is no more with us. This is an end of a political era, the void of his absence can never be filled,” Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told ANI.
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‘He worked in national interest rather than personal interest’: Yogi Adityanath
He worked in the national interest rather than personal interest, he brought a political stability to our country. His ashes will be spread in every river in UP to respect his grand stature: CM Yogi Adityanath #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/ZXl3UEwWOS
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) August 16, 2018
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Wreaths being taken inside Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s residence
Wreaths being taken inside Vajpayee’s residence at 6A Krishna Menon lane. Mortal remains of the former PM is expected to arrive around 7:15pm #AtalBihariVajpayee @htTweets @htdelhi pic.twitter.com/R2HjoRF8Ye
— Sweta Goswami (@sweta_goswami) August 16, 2018
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Centre announces seven-day state mourning
Central Government announces seven day state mourning throughout India, during this period the national flag will be flown at half mast throughout India where its regularly flown. State funeral will also be accorded, reports news agency ANI.
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‘Mr Vajpayee had a great sense of compassion and humour,’ says Ratan Tata
‘All of us who knew Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee are saddened to hear of his passing away. He was a great leader with a great sense of compassion and humour. He will be remembered fondly by a vast number of us,” Ratan Tata told ANI.
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‘We will always take inspiration from his ideology’: Devendra Fadnavis
He may be not with us physically but his vision will always be with us, losing a person whom we always looked up to is a personal loss for all of us and I am sure we will always take inspiration from his ideology: Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra CM on #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/PtNF4tPYSA
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
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Will miss my closest friend of over 65 years immensely: Advani
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani in his condolence message described Vajpayee as one of the country’s tallest statesmen and his closest friend for over 65 years whom he will miss immensely.
“I cherish the memories of my long association with him, right from our days as pracharaks of the RSS, to the inception of Bharatiya Jana Singh, the struggle of the dark months during the Emergency leading to the formation of Janata Party and later the emergence of the Bharatiya Janata Party in 1980,” he said.
Advani said he was at loss for words to express his deep grief and sadness.
“Atalji will be remembered as the pioneer of the first ever stable non-Congress coalition government at the Centre and I had the privilege of working as his deputy for six years. As my senior, he always encouraged and guided me in every possible manner,” he said.
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Vajpayee’s body to be kept at BJP headquarters in Delhi tomorrow
The mortal remains of Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be kept at the BJP headquarters in Delhi tomorrow for last tributes, reports news agency ANI.
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BJP cancels its national executive meeting
BJP’s National Executive meeting which was scheduled to be held on August 18-19 has been cancelled, reports ANI.
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Vajpayee ji is ‘ajatshatru’ of modern times: Venkaiah Naidu
“Never expected end will come so soon. He was a true Indian. He never hesitated to speak from his heart. He was the tallest leader in India post independence. Vajpayee ji is ‘ajatshatru’ of modern times because he always maintained dignity and decorum,” says Vice President Venkaiah Naidu.
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A simple man despite being a senior leader: Mulayam Singh Yadav
“It is a big loss for the country, he was a very simple man inspite of being such a senior leader.There was not even a shred of arrogance in him.Current leaders need to learn a lot from him,” says Mulayam Singh Yadav.
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‘India lost one of its tallest leaders’, Naveen Patnaik mourns Atal Bihar Vajpayee’s death
#WATCH: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik reacts on the demise of #AtalBihariVaajpayee says,"I am deeply grieved at the sad demise of Vajpayee Ji. India has lost one of its tallest leaders." pic.twitter.com/xEGkuXWsyK
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
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‘Vajpayee exceptional public servant, deeply saddened by death’: Manmohan Singh
I have learnt with profound sorrow about the sad demise of Bharat Ratna #AtalBihariVaajpayee ji. An excellent orator, an impressive poet, an exceptional public servant, an outstanding Parliamentarian and a great Prime Minister: Dr.Manmohan Singh (file pic) pic.twitter.com/2E23QHZpbf
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s mortal remains to be taken to his residence shortly
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the mortal remains of Atal Bihari Vajpayee would be taken to his residence shortly where people would be able to pay their tribute to the late former PM.
This is a very sad moment for us that Atal ji is no more. Shortly his mortal remains will be taken to his residence where people can pay tribute to him: Home Minister Rajnath Singh #AtalBihariVaajpayee pic.twitter.com/iskqHlfcfS
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
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Atalji was a true ‘Ajatshatru’, says Rajnath Singh
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, in a series of tweets, condoled the death of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and called him ‘Ajatshatru’ saying that the leader had friends across political parties.
Atalji was a true ‘Ajatshatru’ who had many friends across the political spectrum. He believed in political consensus and his beliefs had consequential effect on Indian politics.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 16, 2018
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Leaders across parties condole death of Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Cutting across party lines, leaders from different parties condoled the death of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Congress president Rahul Gandhi said that the country had lost a great son who was respected by millions. Meanwhile, the PM Modi poured out his emotions in a series of tweet over the demise of the leader who died at the age of 93 at Delhi’s AIIMS today
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‘India lost a great son,’ says 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
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‘Atal Bihari Vajpayee a true Indian statesman’: President Kovind
Extremely sad to hear of the passing of Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee, our former Prime Minister and a true Indian statesman. His leadership, foresight, maturity&eloquence put him in a league of his own. Atalji, the Gentle Giant,will be missed by one & all: President Kovind (File pic) pic.twitter.com/VmbIap4tmq
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
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‘Big loss to the nation’: 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
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‘Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s death marks end of an era’: PM Modi
It was due to the perseverance and struggles of Atal Ji that the BJP was built brick by brick. He travelled across the length and breadth of India to spread the BJP's message, which led to the BJP becoming a strong force in our national polity and in several states.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2018
Atal Ji's passing away is a personal and irreplaceable loss for me. I have countless fond memories with him. He was an inspiration to Karyakartas like me. I will particularly remember his sharp intellect and outstanding wit.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2018
It was Atal Ji's exemplary leadership that set the foundations for a strong, prosperous and inclusive India in the 21st century. His futuristic policies across various sectors touched the lives of each and every citizen of India.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2018
India grieves the demise of our beloved Atal Ji.
His passing away marks the end of an era. He lived for the nation and served it assiduously for decades. My thoughts are with his family, BJP Karyakartas and millions of admirers in this hour of sadness. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2018
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Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93
Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee died at Delhi’s AIIMS today. The 93-year-old BJP leader, a diabetic, had one functional kidney. He had suffered a stroke in 2009 that weakened his cognitive abilities. Subsequently, he developed dementia.
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Yogi Adityanath, Mayawati arrives at AIIMS
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Mayawati arrived at AIIMS to visit ailing former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan arrives at AIIMS
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan arrives at AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) where former PM #AtalBihariVaajpayee is admitted. He is on life support system. pic.twitter.com/S15NBd1vhJ
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
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‘Entire nation praying for him’: Chhattisgarh CM
Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh today prayed for the well-being of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who remains to be in a critical condition and said that the entire nation is praying for him. “We pray to the God to make him healthy soon and bless him with a long life,” he told ANI.
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Nitish Kumar, Sushil Modi arrive at AIIMS
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Deputy CM Sushil Modi and Bihar Minister Nand Kishore Yadav arrive at AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) where former PM #AtalBihariVaajpayee is admitted. He is on life support system. pic.twitter.com/vzmM8DGBi0
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Sushil Kumar Modi arrived at AIIMS to visit Atal Bihari Vajpayee who remains to be in a critical condition. Earlier today, the Bihar CM had rushed to New Delhi on hearing the news of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s critical condition, reports PTI. Kumar, who had served as a cabinet minister under Vajpayee, issued a statement wherein he called the nonagenarian “a guardian...whose affection and guidance I have always received and from whom I have learnt the finer points of public life.”
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BJP postpones its national executive meet
The BJP today postponed its two-day national executive, slated for August 18-19, in the wake of critical health condition of its veteran leader and former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. “As of now, the national executive has been postponed, and its dates will be finalised later,” a party leader told PTI.
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Uddhav may leave for Delhi to enquire about Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s health
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray may leave for New Delhi this evening to enquire about the health of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who is on life support at the AIIMS, sources said.
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Kailash Satyarthi arrives at AIIMS
Delhi: Social activist Kailash Satyarthi arrives at AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) where former PM #AtalBihariVaajpayee is admitted. He is on life support system. pic.twitter.com/IBDUGMs4OI
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
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Vajpayee continues to remain critical
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee continues to remain critical but doctors at AIIMS are putting their best efforts to restore him to health, Union Health Minister JP Nadda said. “Doctors are treating him. He is critical. And doctors are doing their best to restore his health,” Nadda told reporters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the hospital around 2pm, the second time in the less than 24 hours, to visit the BJP leader. Several senior leaders and Union ministers also visited AIIMS to inquire about Vajpayee after his condition deteriorated drastically on Wednesday. Those who went to the hospital included senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani, vice-president Venkaiah Naidu, the saffron party’s chief Amit Shah and Union ministers Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Harsh Vardhan, Anupriya Patel, and Ram Vilas Paswan.
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‘Atal Bihar Vajpayee wanted to make the country strong’: Farooq Abdullah
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah were also among those who visited the hospital. “We all should pray for his recovery. We should not forget that he is a leader who wanted to make the country strong. He wanted peace not only in our country but the whole world,” Abdullah said.
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BJP President Amit Shah leaves from AIIMS
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Congress president Rahul Gandhi visits Delhi’s AIIMS
Congress President Rahul Gandhi arrives at AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) where former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee is admitted. He is on life support system.
Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi arrives at AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) where former PM #AtalBihariVaajpayee is admitted. He is on life support system. pic.twitter.com/fP7Gq9Hdrv
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
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Next health bulletin on Vajpayee awaited
The next bulletin by AIIMS on Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s health awaited.
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We pray for him: Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Vajpayee
Vajpayee ji is in the hospital and we pray for him: Congress President Rahul Gandhi at 'Sanjhi Virasat Bachao Sammelan' in Delhi. #AtalBihariVaajpayee pic.twitter.com/2HYfegBh8r
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
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People of Jharkhand praying for Vajpayee: Raghubar Das
3.25 crore people of Jharkhand are praying for the health of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, I hope he recovers soon: CM Raghubar Das tell ANI.
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PM Modi leaves AIIMS
PM Modi leaves AIIMS after visiting Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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Vajpayee continues to be critical, says Rajnath Singh
His condition continues to be critical: Home Minister Rajnath Singh
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Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali calls Vajpayee a large-hearted person
Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali calls Atal Bihari Vajpayee a large-hearted person. “ Even if I opposed him, he was very dignified about it which speaks volume,” said Ali.
My prayers are with him, his presence is a great power to our democracy, He is a large-hearted person. Even if I opposed him, he was very dignified about it which speaks volume. He is very generous & very forthcoming: Muzaffar Ali, filmmaker #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/yBF46vJK6F
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
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Almost all political, govt programmes cancelled in Mumbai
Almost all political and government programmes have been cancelled in Mumbai in view of former PM Vajpayee’s ill-health. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis is rushing to Delhi.
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Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Jitendra Singh at Vajpayee’s residence
Delhi: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Jitendra Singh & BJP Leader Bhuepnder Yadav outside the residence of former PM #AtalBihariVaajpayee. He is on life support system at AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences). pic.twitter.com/SBWgy7K1OY
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
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Vajpayee’s pattern of work wasn’t like present politics: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to visit Atal Bihari Vajpayee. “I have cancelled my work to visit Atal BihariVajpayee today. I got chance to work with him. He is a statesman like figure. We supported him when his govt was falling. His pattern of work was different & not like present politics,” she said.
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PM Modi arrives at AIIMS
PM Modi arrives at AIIMS to visit Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This is his second visit in less than 24 hours.
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To work under him was a very good experience: Naveen Patnaik
“I served as a member of his cabinet for two years, to hear about his health is distressing. He is a great leader and to work under him was a very good experience. I would be flying to Delhi today”, says Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik about Atal BihariVaajpayee
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Special prayers being held at Ludhiana temple
Special prayers being held for Vajpayee at Ludhiana temple
#Punjab: Special prayers offered for former PM #AtalBihariVajpayee at Sakteshwar Mahadev Ashram in Ludhiana. pic.twitter.com/lizvPYcGmw
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik coming to Delhi to visit Vajpayee
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to leave for New Delhi to visit Vajpayee.
Deeply concerned about the deteriorating health condition of former PM, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Going to Delhi to see him at #AIIMS. Praying to Lord Jagannath for his speedy recovery.#Atalji
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) August 16, 2018
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Union minister Harsh Vardhan arrives at AIIMS
Union science minister Harsh Vardhan arrives at AIIMS.
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He is a leader who wanted to make the country strong: Farooq Abdullah on Vajpayee
We should not forget that he is a leader who wanted to make the country strong, says former J-K CM Farooq Abdullah
We all should pray for his recovery. We should not forget that he is a leader who wanted to make the country strong. He wanted peace not only in our country but the whole world: Farooq Abdullah, National Conference on #AtalBihariVaajpayee pic.twitter.com/ozSi1RUMMq
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
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Leaders continue to visit Vajpayee at AIIMS
Leaders continue to visit Vajpayee at AIIMS. Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah, minister of state for health, Anupriya Patel, and Ram Vilas Paswan arrive at the hospital.
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Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia at AIIMS
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and deputy CM Manish Sisodia reach AIIMS.
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Students pray for Vajpayee at Lucknow school
Students pray for Vajpayee’s health at a school in Lucknow
Prayers underway for #AtalBihariVaajpayee in ND Convent Public School in Lucknow pic.twitter.com/XfGCPmosE4
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) August 16, 2018
11:55am IST
No one can ever be like Atal Ji, says MP chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
He is our idol. With just his presence we got inspiration and encouragement, we pray for his health, no one can ever be like Atal Ji, campaigning for him was an honour for me: Madhya Pradesh CM, Shivraj Singh Chouhan
11:50am IST
Rajasthan CM leaving for New Delhi to visit Vajpayee
Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje has postponed the second leg of her ‘Rajasthan Gaurav Yatra’ and will be leaving for New Delhi to visit Vajpayee.
पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री श्री अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी का स्वास्थ्य खराब होने के कारण उनकी कुशलक्षेम पूछने मुख्यमंत्री श्रीमती @VasundharaBJP आज दिल्ली गई हैं। इस कारण राजस्थान गौरव यात्रा का दूसरा चरण स्थगित कर दिया गया है।
11:40am IST
Praying for his speedy recovery: N Chandrababu Naidu
Saddened to hear about the critical health condition of AtalBihariVaajpayee ji, praying for his speedy recovery: Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu
11:35am IST
Worried about former PM Vajpayee ji’s health: Mehbooba Mufti
Worried about Former PM Vajpayee jis health. He and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. Can never forget the love and affection he showered upon me every time we met: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti
11:08am IST
Vajpayee’s condition continues to be critical: AIIMS
Former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s condition continues to be the same. He is critical and is on life support systems : AIIMS
11:05am IST
PM likely to visit to AIIMS
SPG personnel clearing AIIMS. PM Modi likely to visit.
10:55am IST
Union minister Sushma Swaraj reaches AIIMS.
Union external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj arrives at AIIMS to pay visit to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. She was accompanied by Union agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh.
10:48am IST
He’s always been an inspiration: UP dy CM Dinesh Sharma on Vajpyaee
UP’s deputy chief minister Dinesh Sharma said he was saddened by the news of the former PM’s ill health. He has always been an inspiration and a guide to me, said Sharma.
10:17am IST
Senior BJP leader LK Advani at AIIMS
LK Advani and his daughter Pratibha Advani reach AIIMS. Earlier, union health minister JP Nadda also visited AIIMS to check on the former prime minister’s condition
10:15am IST
Home Minister Rajnath Singh arrive at AIIMS
Union home minister Rajnath Singh arrives at AIIMS to visit former PM Vajpayee.
9:45am IST
Congress president Rahul Gandhi to visit AIIMS
Congress president Rahul Gandhi to visit AIIMS where former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee is being treated: ANI
9:30am IST
MP students pray for ex-PM
Students at a college in MP’s Gwalior pray for the ex-PM’s health.
Gwalior: Students of Government Ayurvedic College pray for health of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who is admitted at AIIMS and is in critical condition. #MadhyaPradesh pic.twitter.com/TImYv5QFLe
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
9:20am IST
WB chief minister Mamata Banerjee to visit Vajpayee
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee will visit former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at AIIMS when she arrives in Delhi later on Thursday: ANI
8:55am IST
BJP chief Amit Shah visits AIIMS
BJP president Amit Shah visits AIIMS
8:35am IST
Delhi CM Kejriwal to visit AIIMS
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to visit All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) : ANI
8:05am IST
Pray to God for his fast recovery: Arvind Kejriwal on Vajpayee
Sad to hear about Atalji’s health. I pray to God for his fast recovery.
Sad to hear about Atalji’s health. I pray to God for his fast recovery.
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 16, 2018
7:30am IST
‘Praying for Vajpayee Ji’s health’, tweets Vijay Goel
We are all praying for Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji’s health, tweets Union minister Vijay Goel.
We are all praying for Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji’s health. This too shall pass. Wishing him a speedy recovery. #AtalBihariVaajpayee @PMOIndia
— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) August 16, 2018
6:45am IST
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu visits AIIMS
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu visits All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) where former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is admitted.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu arrives at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) where former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is admitted. Vajpayee’s condition is critical & he is on life support system. #Delhi pic.twitter.com/3St6ZBnHwk
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
10:20pm IST
Vajpayee’s condition critical, he’s on life support: AIIMS
“Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has been admitted for the last 9 weeks at AIIMS. Unfortunately his condition has worsened over the last 24 hours. His condition is critical and he is on life support system,” says AIIMS, in a statement.
10:03pm IST
Piyush Goyal at AIIMS to meet Vajpayee
Union Minister Piyush Goyal reaches All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to meet former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. #Delhi pic.twitter.com/NCkcv2L5fH
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
7:35pm IST
Smriti Irani visits Vajpayee at AIIMS
Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani visited AIIMS evening to enquire about Vajpayee’s health.
7:29pm IST
PM Modi at AIIMS to meet Vajpayee
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to meet Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. #Delhi pic.twitter.com/BeGhqVh0z2
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2018
