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NATION | Tribute to Atal ji
His statement, Governments will come and go, Atal Ji’s persona was magnetic, and his life was
parties will be formed, will break, but country should enriched by his love for literature and expres-
sion. A prolific writer and poet, he used words
remain, still resonates in our minds like a mantra. to inspire, provoke thought, and even offer
solace. His poetry, often reflective of his inner
mean. This statement by him... Governments struggles and hopes for the nation, continues
will come and go, parties will be formed and to resonate with people across age groups. He
destroyed, but this country should remain... still built new paths in social and political life. He
resonates in our minds like a mantra. could “light lamps even in storms”. He spoke
During his tenure as PM, he always responded with complete frankness. He was proficient in
to the criticisms of the opposition in the best how to present his point, how much to say, and
possible manner. He was in the opposition party how much to leave unsaid.
most of the time, but opposed the policies with
arguments and words. At one time, the Congress He used to say-
े
even called him a traitor, but even then, he never “हेे प्रभु! मैंुझेे इतनी ऊंंचाई कभी मैंत देना।
े
ै
used unparliamentary words. गारं को गालौे ना लौगाा सेकूं, इतनी रुखााई कभी मैंत देना”
He was also not one to cling on to power
through opportunistic means. He preferred This desire to stay connected with his coun-
to resign in 1996 instead of following the path trymen with such ease and simplicity puts him
of horse-trading and dirty politics. In 1999, his on a different pedestal in social life. Dedicating
Government was defeated by 1 vote. But, he his efforts and dedication to the nation reflects
came back with another resounding mandate the greatness of his personality. With full faith
from the people. It is also noteworthy how in the means and resources of the country, we
deeply rooted Atal Ji was in Indian culture. Upon have to fulfill the dreams of Atal Ji, build the India
becoming India’s External Affairs Minister, he of his dreams. I am confident that the principles
became the first Indian leader to speak in Hindi taught by Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji
at the United Nations. This one gesture show- will continue to inspire us to pave the path of
cased his immense pride in India’s heritage and new progress and prosperity for India.
identity, leaving an indelible mark on the global (Edited excerpts from two blogs written by
stage. He took the language of the common Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of
Indian to the platform of the United Nations. Atal ji’s death and birth anniversary) n
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