Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday extended his heartfelt salutations and paid floral tributes to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Thursday, marking his 101st birth anniversary.
Over a post on X, Modi wrote: “My heartfelt salutations to former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, who resides in the hearts of the countrymen, on his birth anniversary. He dedicated his entire life to good governance and nation-building. He will always be remembered not only as an eloquent orator but also as a spirited poet.”
“His personality, works, and leadership will continue to serve as a guiding path for the all-round development of the country,” the current PM added.
देशवासियों के हृदय में बसे पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री भारत रत्न अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी जी को उनकी जयंती पर सादर नमन। उन्होंने अपना संपूर्ण जीवन सुशासन और राष्ट्र निर्माण को समर्पित कर दिया। वे एक प्रखर वक्ता के साथ-साथ ओजस्वी कवि के रूप में भी सदैव स्मरणीय रहेंगे। उनका व्यक्तित्व, कृतित्व और… pic.twitter.com/lFUdCnm7cf
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 25, 2025
Modi, along with President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and other Union Ministers arrived at Sadaiv Atal, the memorial of Vajpayee, in Delhi to pay floral tributes to the leader.
VIDEO | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other Union Ministers and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, pays floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 101st birth anniversary.… pic.twitter.com/eQ7N43JTCl
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 25, 2025
In Patna, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar too attended a programme dedicated to the leader at Patliputra Atal Park.
VIDEO | Patna: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar attends the birth anniversary programme of Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Patliputra Atal Park. pic.twitter.com/MPVmXnbtd6
Vajpayee, a poet and statesman, was born on December 25, 1924 in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior and was chosen to lead the nation as the prime minister for over six years between 1998 and 2004.
Credited with pushing India’s economic reforms to pave way for a period of high growth, he died on August 16, 2018.
Other leaders across party lines also extended their tributes to the Bharat Ratna awardee.
The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, shared a post on X, bowing to Vajpayee in reverence, and calling him a “source of wisdom and inspiration.”
On his birth anniversary, I humbly bow in reverence to the Bharat Ratna, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji. Atal Ji’s words have always been a source of wisdom and inspiration.
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) December 25, 2025
“On his birth anniversary, I humbly bow in reverence to the Bharat Ratna, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji. Atal Ji’s words have always been a source of wisdom and inspiration.” Rijiju wrote. His post also carried Vajpayee’s interview to a media house prior to his death.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu also paid warm tributes to the former PM on his birth anniversary, calling him a statesman of “rare grace.”
“Much like his name, Shri Vajpayee Ji was Atal in his resolve to serve the nation. A statesman of rare grace and a poet at heart, he was a visionary leader known for his integrity, humility, and his ability to build consensus across party lines. He strengthened India’s security, gave new direction to governance, and inspired generations with his words and actions. I had the good fortune of working with him and learning from his wisdom. He will always be remembered with deep respect and gratitude for his transformative contributions to our nation’s growth,” Naidu expressed over a post on X.
Warm tributes to former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji on his 101st birth anniversary today. Much like his name, Shri Vajpayee Ji was Atal in his resolve to serve the nation. A statesman of rare grace and a poet at heart, he was a visionary leader known for his… pic.twitter.com/jcam1gl3v0
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) December 25, 2025
All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) also remembered and honoured the leader on the day, saying his “statesmanship and eloquence left an indelible mark on our nation.”
“May his commitment to unity and progress continue to guide our path!” the party posted on X.
Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, too shared a post remembering Vajpayee. “Remembering Atal Bihari Vajpayee, 25 December 1924 – 16 August 2018. Om Shanti,” he wrote.