"Atal Bihari Vajpayee had a very old and cherished bond with Himachal Pradesh. He often visited Preeni village and had a profound love for nature. He was one of the founding members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and worked as a statesman throughout his political career," CM Sukhu said.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday paid floral tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth anniversary at his statue located at Avanti Vihar in Raipur.
Earlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Vajpayee as a tall statesman whose leadership continues to inspire the nation and recalled the pivotal role played by the former Prime Minister in India's transition to the 21st century.
Highlighting Vajpayee's legacy, Dhami praised him as a skilled administrator and a pioneer of the state's creation while commemorating his contributions to India's progress and global stature.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on behalf of his entire parliamentary constituency and said that Atal ji made India proud in the world.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary at Kisan Ghat, New Delhi.