Modi wishes Vajpayee on birthday

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited veteran BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee and wished him good health and long life on his birthday.

Mr. Modi, who was accompanied by BJP president Amit Shah, also met the family members of the former Prime Minister, who completed 92 years on Sunday and is ailing for a few years now.

“Wishing our most beloved & widely respected Atal ji a happy birthday. I pray that he is blessed with good health and a long life.

“Atal ji’s exemplary service & leadership has had a very positive impact on India’s growth trajectory. His great personality is endearing,” the Prime Minister tweeted.

“Today is also the birthday of Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister venerable Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. This country can never forget Atalji’s contributions. Under his leadership, the country proudly grew in stature in the field of nuclear power also.

“Whether in the role of a party leader, Member of Parliament, a minister or the Prime Minister, Atalji always established an ideal. I salute Atalji on his birthday and pray to God for his good health,” he said.

Remembering his meetings with Mr. Vajpayee, Mr. Modi said he had the privilege of working with him as a party worker.

“Many memories emerge before my eyes. This morning when I tweeted, I shared a video in which you can see for yourself how as a small party worker one had the fortune of having affection showered upon him by Atalji,” he said in his programme.

The Prime Minister also paid tributes to freedom fighter and educationist Madan Mohan Malaviya on his birth anniversary.

“I bow to Mahamana Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya on his Jayanti. He has left an indelible contribution in the history of India,” he said.

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