Atal Bihari Vajpayee Death Anniversary: Memorable Quotes by Former Indian Prime Minister

On his second death anniversary, read and share these memorable quotes by Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

New Delhi, August 16: India observes second death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee today. One of the founding members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Atal Bihari Vajpayee, breathed his last on August 16, 2018, at the age of 93. An orator par excellence, Vajpayee was known for his speeches inside and outside the Indian Parliament. From electoral victory to Pakistan and secularism, Vajpayee shared his views on a range of issues. Scroll down to read memorable quotes by the former Prime Minister. Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Here Are Interesting Facts About Indian Former PM, Statesman And Noted Poet.

Vajpayee was born to Krishna Devi and Krishna Bihari Vajpayee in a Brahmin family on December 24, 1924, in Gwalior. Also a noted poet, Vajpayee participated in the Indian freedom struggle. He was first arrested in 1942 during "Quit India Movement". He became Prime Minister for the first time in 1996, when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the single largest party in 1996 general elections. He failed to prove majority in the Parliament and had to resign after 13 days. Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Five Poems From Poet-Politician That Proves the Former Prime Minister's Might With Words.

In 1998 Vajpayee became the prime minister for his second term. This time the BJP lead government lasted for 13 months. In the general election held in 1999, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance secured 303 seats paving the way for Vajpayee to become prime minister for the third time.