PM Modi Reflects on Vajpayee’s Legacy, Celebrates 100th Birth Anniversary

Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India, paid tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the occasion of his 100th birthday. He called him the "architect of India's transition into the 21st century."  

Vajpayee's Vision for a Modern India

In a piece, PM Modi talked about Vajpayee's role in bringing India into a new era, focusing on how he helped the country's economy grow and technology improve. He said that Vajpayee's leadership led to big improvements in telecom, IT, and communications, which set the stage for India to become wealthy and independent.

Leadership Based on Principles and Honesty

PM Modi praised Vajpayee's unwavering dedication to ideals and brought up the fact that he quit in 1996 rather than play politics based on opportunities. He said, "He preferred to resign in 1996 instead of following the path of horse-trading and dirty politics." This action showed Vajpayee's commitment to moral leadership and his failure to protect power at the cost of morality.

The Legacy of Good Government

The Prime Minister talked about Vajpayee's projects that are still having a good effect on India. For example, the Prime Minister talked about the Golden Quadrilateral Project and the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, which improved connectivity across the country. He also said that Vajpayee was smart to support metro connections, and that the Delhi Metro is a great example of a world-class infrastructure project.

 Ideas for the Next Generations

"On his 100th Jayanti, let us rededicate ourselves to realizing his ideals and fulfilling his vision for India," PM Modi said. He asked people to be inspired by Vajpayee's life and work. He asked everyone to work together to make India into the strong, wealthy, and self-sufficient country that Vajpayee had hoped for. 

Nationwide Tributes and Memorials

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 100th birthday was celebrated with tributes from leaders and people from all over the land. It was an honor for President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Modi, and other important people to visit Vajpayee's memorial, "Sadaiv Atal," in New Delhi. The day was celebrated as "Good Governance Day" to honor Vajpayee's lasting influence and the ways he helped India grow.