Leaders from across the government attended the tribute ceremony.
Vajpayee was Prime Minister in 1996 for 13 days, 1998‑1999 for 13 months, and 1999‑2004 for a full term.
Key achievements: Golden Quadrilateral highway, national highway expansion, nuclear tests at Pokhran, and handling the Kargil War.
His focus on good governance and helping the under‑privileged is still taught today.
The ceremony included a prayer meeting and speeches recalling his contributions to the nation.
Vajpayee served three terms as Prime Minister, oversaw the Golden Quadrilateral highway project, and initiated nuclear tests and the Kargil conflict response.
He is remembered for his poetry, vision for public welfare, and the Antyodaya philosophy of helping the poorest.
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