Today is the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on this occasion the whole country is remembering him. PM Modi has written an article paying tribute to his senior leader on his birth anniversary. In this article, PM Modi has talked about his achievements while remembering his relationship with Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

PM Modi paid tribute

PM Modi said in a post on 'X' - "Respectful tribute to former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji on his 100th birth anniversary. He dedicated his life to building a strong, prosperous and self-reliant India. His vision and mission will continue to strengthen the resolve of a developed India."

PM Modi wrote the article

The Prime Minister also shared an article written by Vajpayee on his 100th birth anniversary on the NaMo app and said that the way the former Prime Minister gave a new direction and momentum to the country while preserving the constitutional values, its impact will always remain 'unshakable'. He said, "It has been my good fortune that I got his full company and blessings."

Atal Bihari Vajpayee became PM thrice

Former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee was born on this day in 1924. He was one of the founders of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He became the Prime Minister of the country three times. His first term was only 13 days in 1996. After this, he became the Prime Minister again in 1998 and held this post for 13 months. In the year 1999, he became the Prime Minister of the country for the third time. He was the first non-Congress leader who completed his term as Prime Minister.

PM also paid tribute to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on his birth anniversary

The Prime Minister also paid tribute to freedom fighter Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on his birth anniversary. In a post on 'X', he said, "My heartfelt tributes to Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya ji on his birth anniversary. Apart from being an active freedom fighter, he remained a pioneer of education in India throughout his life. His incomparable contribution to the country will always remain an inspiration."