Former Indian prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Thousands join Vajpayee’s funeral in Delhi

Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, one of India's most respected and towering politicians, was cremated in New Delhi today with full state honours amidst outpour of intense grief across the country over the loss of a man whose inclusive politics brought the right wing Bharatiya Janata Party to the political mainstream and eventually to power.

AB Vajpayee passes away

Three-time Indian prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee died yesterday, sparking tributes from across the political spectrum as current leader Narendra Modi mourned the "irreplaceable loss" of the respected statesman.

August 17, 2018
August 17, 2018

Thousands join Vajpayee’s funeral in Delhi

Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, one of India's most respected and towering politicians, was cremated in New Delhi today with full state honours amidst outpour of intense grief across the country over the loss of a man whose inclusive politics brought the right wing Bharatiya Janata Party to the political mainstream and eventually to power.

August 17, 2018
August 17, 2018

AB Vajpayee passes away

Three-time Indian prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee died yesterday, sparking tributes from across the political spectrum as current leader Narendra Modi mourned the "irreplaceable loss" of the respected statesman.

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