Ex-Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Poet-politician who presided over Indian politics like a giant

An acclaimed poet, a brilliant orator, a journalist and above all one of India’s most beloved prime ministers, Atal Bihari Vajpayee was also known as the “Bhisma Pitamah of Indian politics”. Known for his liberal and modern views, Atal, which means firmness in English, was the only prime minister of India to be elected three times.

August 16, 2018
August 16, 2018

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Poet-politician who presided over Indian politics like a giant

An acclaimed poet, a brilliant orator, a journalist and above all one of India’s most beloved prime ministers, Atal Bihari Vajpayee was also known as the “Bhisma Pitamah of Indian politics”. Known for his liberal and modern views, Atal, which means firmness in English, was the only prime minister of India to be elected three times.