14 August,2023 01:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Atal Bihari Vajpayee. File Pic
A great orator, a revered politician and an incredible human being, Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on August 16, 2018.
One of the prominent leaders of the country and founding member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Vajpayee passed away on August 16, 2018, at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) after a prolonged illness. He was 93.
Vajpayee served as Prime Minister thrice -- briefly in 1996, and then for two terms between 1998 and 2004. He undertook three terms as the 10th Prime Minister of India. His first term lasted for 13 days in the year 1996, his second term lasted 13 months (1998-1999). He then served a full five-year term from 1999 to 2004.
His birthday, which falls on December 25, is celebrated as 'Good Governance Day'. He was awarded Bharat Ratna in 2014.
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He is recognised as a remarkable Prime Minister, not only for his persona, but also for his decision-making abilities, fervour, comprehensive policies, and ability to persuade many adversaries with the greatest reasoning.
Here some meaningful quotes by Atal Bihari Vajpayee:
"There can be no compromise regarding corruption." -Atal Bihari Vajpayee
"No guns but only brotherhood can resolve the problems." -Atal Bihari Vajpayee
"Terrorism has become a festering wound. It is an enemy of humanity." -Atal Bihari Vajpayee
"Empowering the individual means empowering the nation. And empowerment is best served through rapid economic growth with rapid social change." -Atal Bihari Vajpayee
"Our aim may be as high as the endless sky, but we should have a resolve in our minds to walk ahead, hand-in-hand, for victory will be ours." -Atal Bihari Vajpayee
"For development, peace is essential." -Atal Bihari Vajpayee
"We believe in equal respect for all faiths." -Atal Bihari Vajpayee
"Violence does not contribute to anything." -Atal Bihari Vajpayee
"Victory and defeat are a part of life, which are to be viewed with equanimity." - Atal Bihari Vajpayee
"In the euphoria after the Cold War, there was a misplaced notion that the UN could solve every problem anywhere." -Atal Bihari Vajpayee
"My poet's heart gives me strength to face on my conscience." -Atal Bihari Vajpayee
"This power of democracy is a matter of pride for our country, something which we must always cherish, preserve and further strengthen." -Atal Bihari Vajpayee
