Former prime minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on 16 August 2018. Marking his first death anniversary, a 'Saidev Atal' memorial was organised in New Delhi on Friday 16 August. PM Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and Home Minister Amit Shah, among other BJP bigwigs, were in the attendance to pay their respects.
Vajpayee passed away at the age of 93 in New Delhi's AIIMS following a prolonged illness. He was the first BJP leader to serve as the prime minister. In fact, Vajpayee served as the PM thrice – once briefly in 1996 and then for two terms between 1998-2004.
Vajpayee's daughter Namita Kaul Bhattacharya and granddaughter Niharika were also present at the event.
The Bharat Ratna awardee was born on 25 December. The day is celebrated as 'Good Governance Day' by the BJP.
(With inputs from ANI)
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