PM Modi pays tribute on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death anniversary, says his service guides towards self-reliant India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid his tribute remembering Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary. 

Taking to X, he wrote, "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." 

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

The Prime Minister also visited 'Saidev Atal', which is former PM Vajpayee's memorial in Delhi. He paid floral tributes to the late Prime Minister in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, JD (U) MP Sanjay Jha, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. 

#WATCH | Delhi | PM Modi pays floral tributes to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at 'Sadaiv Atal' pic.twitter.com/e8ySuDPZPA

— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2025

Atal Bihari Vajpayee is one of the tallest leaders of Indian politics, known for his good and fair governance. He was the founding members of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). 

Vajpayee breathed his last on August 16, 2018, at AIIMS Delhi, aged 93, after battling prolonged illness. He served as the Prime Minister of India three times - first elected in 1996 for a brief period, then regained power in 1998 and later in 2004. 

Vajpayee's biggest contributions include India's successful nuclear test in Pokhran and the Kargil win against Pakistan, when he was the Prime Minister. His birthday on 25th December is celebrated as "Good Governance Day" every year. 

In 2015, the Former PM was awarded Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honor of India.