PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary. He acknowledged Vajpayee's service to India. PM Modi said his contributions continued to inspire the nation.Several Union ministers visited Sadaiv Atal, Vajpayee’s memorial in Delhi. Kiren Rijiju, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Sanjay Jha, and Rekha Gupta were present. Vajpayee, the first BJP prime minister, passed away in 2018.
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