Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has breathed his last today (August 16). The BJP politico died at the age of 93. AIIMS has issued a statement about the demise of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Passes Away
“It is with profound grief that we inform about the sad demise of the former prime minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee at 5.05 pm on 16.08.2018. Shri Vajpayee was admitted in AIIMS on 11.06.2018 and was stable in the last 9 weeks under the care of a team of AIIMS doctors. Unfortunately, his condition deteriorated over the last 36 hours and he was put on life support systems. Despite the best of efforts, we have lost him today. We join the Nation in deeply mourning this great loss,” AIIMS statement reads.
The BJP stalwart was admitted to AIIMS in the month of June and has been battling with the critical ailment for a long time. The veteran politico has quit from active politics over a decade due to his deteriorating health and restricted himself at his residence.
From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ram Nath Kovind, Rajinikanth among others have expressed their condolence on social media. Have a look at their tweets:
Atal Ji's passing away is a personal and irreplaceable loss for me. I have countless fond memories with him. He was an inspiration to Karyakartas like me. I will particularly remember his sharp intellect and outstanding wit.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2018
It was due to the perseverance and struggles of Atal Ji that the BJP was built brick by brick. He travelled across the length and breadth of India to spread the BJP's message, which led to the BJP becoming a strong force in our national polity and in several states.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2018
ठन गई
मौत से ठन गई
जूझने का मेरा इरादा न था
मोड़ पर मिलेंगे इसका वादा न था
रास्ता रोक वह खड़ी हो गई
यों लगा ज़िन्दगी से बड़ी हो गई
मौत की उमर क्या है?दो पल भी नहीं
ज़िन्दगी सिलसिला,आज कल की नहीं
मैं जी भर जिया, मैं मन से मरूँ
लौटकर आऊँगा,कूच से क्यों डरूँ? pic.twitter.com/g9mqVzza17— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 16, 2018
I can't think of a single politician in the 22 years I've been a journalist as gifted with people skills as #AtalBihariVajpayee: The art of consensus was his idea of strength as PM. Can't think of anyone as well respected and liked across all aisles
— barkha dutt (@BDUTT) August 16, 2018
They say it's the most difficult thing to do the right thing and still keep everyone happy. Yet, Atal ji was able to achieve even this.#AtalBihariVajpayee
— Shahnawaz Hussain (@ShahnawazBJP) August 16, 2018
My association and bonding with Vajpayee has been deeply enriching and transformative. I joined politics because of Shri Vajpayee’s speeches that I heard while I was in ABVP. I used to be such a fan of his from my college days. #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/uau4cp9aYZ
— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) August 16, 2018
