SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his seventh death anniversary at ‘Sadaiv Atal’, the Samadhi (memorial) dedicated to the Bharat Ratna awardee and veteran leader.
In a post on X, PM Modi said Vajpayee’s commitment to India’s progress continues to inspire efforts to build a developed and self-reliant nation.
Remembering Atal ji on his Punya Tithi his dedication and spirit of service towards the all-round progress of India continue to inspire everyone in building a developed and self-reliant India,” the post read.
Remembering Atal Ji on his Punya Tithi. His dedication and spirit of service towards the all-round progress of India continue to inspire everyone in building a developed and self-reliant India.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2025
Union Ministers JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, along with JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, also visited ‘Sadaiv Atal’ to pay their respects.
The veteran leader passed away at AIIMS Hospital in New Delhi on August 16, 2018.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was born on December 25 1924, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, was elected prime minister three times. He was the first non-Congress leader to complete a full term in office.
