Death of Vajpayee end of an era; it's a personal loss for me: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the death of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee marks the end of an era. he also termed it as a "personal and irreplaceable" loss for him.
According to him, the BJP patriarch lived for the nation and served it religiously for decades while noting that it was Vajpayee's exemplary leadership that set the foundations for a strong, prosperous and inclusive India in the 21st century.
Vajpayee passed away at the age of 93 following g prolonged illness.
Modi tweeted, "Atal Ji's passing away is a personal and irreplaceable loss for me. I have countless fond memories with him. He was an inspiration to Karyakartas like me. I will particularly remember his sharp intellect and outstanding wit.
"It was Atal Ji's exemplary leadership that set the foundations for a strong, prosperous and inclusive India in the 21st century. His futuristic policies across various sectors touched the lives of each and every citizen of India."
"He travelled across the length and breadth of India to spread the BJP's message, which led to the BJP becoming a strong force in our national polity and in several states," he said.
"My thoughts are with his family, BJP Karyakartas and millions of admirers in this hour of sadness. Om Shanti."
-PTC NEWS
