Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on Thursday, 16 August at the age of 93. A three time Prime Minister, Vajpayee was an unforgettable man who made significant contributions to the society and politics in India.
Various people from all walks of life have taken to Twitter to mourn his demise.
Indeed a big loss for our country as we pay our last tribute to #AtalBihariVajpayee ji. He was a close family friend and his legacy will forever be remembered. Thank you for your selfless service, sir! My heartfelt condolence to everyone.
— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) August 16, 2018
Former Prime Minister Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee's visionary ideas and contributions for India were truly remarkable. The nation will always remember... #RIP
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) August 16, 2018
My thoughts and condolences to the family.
âLet no one challenge India's secularism.â - Atal Bihari Vajpayee #Salute #Respect
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) August 16, 2018
Growing up in India in the 1980âs and 90âs one can never forget what a deep impact #AtalBihariVaajpayee ji made on us... he was a great statesman and leader. #RIP
India is at a great loss today. Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee jiâs contributions to our nation have been innumerable. Thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 16, 2018
Extremely saddened to learn of the passing away of former Prime Minister Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. Apart from being one of the greatest statesman India has seen, he was a great man of âPeaceâ. He spread love everywhere he went... May he rest in peace. ð#AtalBihariVaajpayee pic.twitter.com/6DX03wi2Zx
— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) August 16, 2018
Rishitulya purva pradhan mantri Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji ke swargwas ki vaarta sunke mujhe aise (cont) https://t.co/1w1sEjs1eB
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) August 16, 2018
Asaman ko choo gaya, jo asmaan sa vishal tha, dharti mein simat gaya, jo mitti jaisa narm tha.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 16, 2018
Kaun hai jo Atal reh paya zindagi bhar, Atal banke wo zindagi ko paa gaya.
Om Shanti #AtalBihariVajpayee ji ðð¼ pic.twitter.com/56Xi1sqzEf
A prolific poet, wise prime minister, statesman & above all a giant leader who was admired by all across political spectrum. End of an era. -Sg #AtalBihariVajpayee
— Sadhguru (@SadhguruJV) August 16, 2018
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. Heartfelt condolences to the family and dear ones of the great man.
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) August 16, 2018
My deepest condolences on the passing of our former Prime Minister Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji. One of the few politicians I always respected for his honesty and devotion to the national cause. May his soul rest in peace.
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 16, 2018
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 humor. He will be remembered fondly by a vast number of us.
— Ratan N. Tata (@RNTata2000) August 16, 2018
They donât make leaders like him anymore. RIP Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Thank you especially for looking at Kashmir through the prism of insaniyat.
— Nidhi Razdan (@Nidhi) August 16, 2018
Saddened by the news of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, a Gem of the political industry will be extremely missed by everyone.
— Rajpal Yadav (@rajpalofficial) August 16, 2018
Deepest condolences #ripvajpayee#AtalBihariVaajpayee
That place is now indeed a Heaven. As Atal & Kalam both are there now. #AtalBihariVaajpayee
— Paresh Rawal (@Babu_Bhaiyaa) August 16, 2018
Confession: I once told Vajpayee Iâd never voted for him. He squirmed in mock horror & said âabhi kuchch aur mashaqqat karni padegi,â (Iâll need to slog harder). Here was a PM you could tell you didnât vote for, and it didnât affect the trust, affection & time he gave you. RIP
— Shekhar Gupta (@ShekharGupta) August 16, 2018
Deeply saddened by the demise of Bharat Ratna and our Former Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji.
— Palak Muchhal (@palakmuchhal3) August 16, 2018
May his soul rest in peace.
Prayers.
One of the most remarkable politicians of the post Independence era, Atal Bihari Vajpayee has passed away.. great parliamentarian, ideal coalition era PM, and a statesman orator, poet politician for the ages. #Atalji RIP
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) August 16, 2018
A gentleman statesman, the greatest, most admirable BJP leader in history, #AtalBihariVaajpayee will be remembered for his love of poetry, his respect for politics and above all for being a terrific Prime Minister with integrity and grace. I will always be a fan. R. I. P sir.
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) August 16, 2018
Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the only reason i started following Indian politics and BJP. #AtalBihariVajpayee
— Ayush Jangid (@ayush_jangid5) August 16, 2018
I deeply mourn the demise of #AtalBihariVaajpayee He was a great leader and Statesman extraordinaire. He was accepted by one and all including opposition. It was a rare trait in Indian politics. Atalji is remembered for ever. pic.twitter.com/BAEazng9tn
— Ahmed Jani Shaik⢠(@official_aadhf) August 16, 2018
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