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Special envoys of neighbouring countries to attend Vajpayee's funeral
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 17 (ANI): India's neighbouring countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka are sending their special representatives to attend the funeral of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away yesterday at the age of 93 after a prolonged illness.
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Vajpayee lived for the country: Ramdev
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug. 17 (ANI): Recalling his memories with former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Yoga Guru Ramdev on Thursday said that the former lived for the country and his works will never be forgotten.
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India has lost a great son: Pranab Mukherjee
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug. 16 (ANI): Expressing grief over the demise of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's, former President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said that India has lost a great son and an era had come to an end.
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Vajpayee-ji's death is a personal loss for me
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug. 16 (ANI): The demise of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is a great loss for the nation. He was one of the tallest leaders in contemporary India. It is a deep and personal loss for me. He handpicked me and gave me important responsibilities at a young age
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Goodbye Sir: Indian envoy to Pakistan on Vajpayee
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 16 (ANI): Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria bid goodbye to the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
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Vajpayee was a true friend to our country: Russia
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug. 16 (ANI): The diplomatic corps in India offered condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
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Vajpayee ji always stood for democratic values: Sonia Gandhi
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), August 16 (ANI): Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi paid a warm tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee after the stalwart politician breathed his last at the age of 93.
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Chief Ministers pay rich tribute
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Aug 16 (ANI): Chief Ministers of all the states across the country paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who breathed his last at the age of 93 on Thursday after a prolonged illness.
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Assam Governor condoles Vajpayee's death
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam), Aug 16 (ANI): Assam Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi mourned the death of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who died at All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi on Thursday.
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India has lost her 'Atal Ratna': PM Modi
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug. 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and said that 'India has lost its 'Atal Ratna'.
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Nation mourns the loss of 'Gentle Giant' Vajpayee
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on Thursday evening leaving the nation with a void and a sense of tremendous loss.
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Vajpayee's funeral to take place at Smriti Sthal tomorrow
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Aug 16 (ANI): As the country mourns the death of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Central Government has announced a seven-day state mourning throughout the country. The tri-colour will be flown at half-mast during the time.
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