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Tribute Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Born: December 25, 1924, Died: August 16, 2018
THE “ATAL RATNA” OF GOOD GOVERNANCE

When Atal Bihari Vajpayee became Prime Minister in a coalition government in 1998, he resolved
to establish "Good Governance," which had been compromised in the past. Taking decisions in the
national and public interest in the spirit of "nation-first" added to the resolution's significance. On
December 25, the birthday of Atal ji, who is synonymous with "good governance," Prime Minister
Narendra Modi not only declared "Good Governance Day," but also adopted the mantra of "minimum
government, maximum governance." He is giving irresistible strength to "good governance" through
the use of technology, transparent governance, and the abolition of laws that impede the ease of
doing business and living.

ndia First was motto of his life. Pokharan was The death of Atal Ji was announced on August 16,
vital to the country, so he was unconcerned about 2018 at 5:05 a.m. by AIIMS,Delhi. Prime Minister
Isanctions and criticism. He had the courage Narendra Modi led the last journey of Atal Ji, who
and conviction to make risky decisions because lived in the minds of Indians. The more respect
his heart was first and foremost for his country. and height Atal Ji got, the more he got attached to
Vajpayee lived in the hearts of millions. His name the ground. It was Atal ji who said, "O Lord! Don't
had become synonymous with "good governance. ever give me this height. I can't hug people or give
The 16th of August marks the fourth anniversary them such a warm feeling.
of his death. Every visitor to the 'Sadaiva Atal' Prime Minister Narendra Modi says good
memorial site remembers him for: during his governance is the key to progress. The country
tenure, the country received a new telecom policy, will remain indebted to Atal Bihari Vajpayee for
three new states, the Chalo School Chale Hum bringing good governance to the mainstream.
Abhiyan, the Atyodaya Anna Yojana, and the Prime Under Prime Minister Modi good governance has
Minister's Grameen Sadak Yojna. been promoted through these steps...

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