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PM Modi, Prez Murmu, BJP leaders pay tribute to Vajpayee on death anniversary

PM Modi, Prez Murmu, BJP leaders pay tribute to Vajpayee on death anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, and other senior leaders paid tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his eighth death anniversary at his memorial, Sadaiv Atal, in New Delhi. Vajpayee served as Prime Minister three times and was conferred the highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 2015.

Prime Minister Modi described Vajpayee as an "extraordinary statesman" whose vision, leadership, and commitment to public welfare continue to inspire generations. President Murmu remembered Vajpayee's remarkable leadership, statesmanship, and enduring service to the nation.

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