A man of many people, strong in his political beliefs. On October 13, 1999, he took over as Prime Minister of India for the second time in a row under a new coalition government, the National Democratic Alliance. He was Prime Minister for a short time in 1996. He is the first Prime Minister since Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru became the Prime Minister of India for two consecutive terms.
A former parliamentary veteran with more than 40 years, Shri Vajpayee was elected to Lok Sabha (House of the People) nine times and to Rajya Sabha (House of the States) twice, which is a record.
As the Prime Minister of India, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Chairperson of the various Key Committees of Parliament and the Leader of the Opposition, has been instrumental in formulating India's domestic and foreign policy.
Shri Vajpayee's first brushing on national politics was in his student days, when he joined the 1942 Quit India Movement that hastened the end of British colonial rule. A student of political science and law, it is in college that he first became interested in foreign affairs - an interest that he has grown over the years and used it wisely while representing India in various forums and abroad.
Shri Vajpayee had started a journalist career, which was terminated in 1951 when he joined Barrat Jana Sangh, the main striker of the modern Baratiya Janata Party, a leading part of the National Democratic Alliance. Respected poet, he is still taking a break from the world's news of indulging in music and a little cooking.
Shri Vajpayee who was born into the family of a humble school teacher on December 25 1924, in the province of Gwalior (now part of India's Madhya Pradesh state), the rise of public life is a gift to both his political and Indian political genius. Decades ago, he emerged as a leader who refused to respect his vision of freedom and commitment to democratic goals.
A prolific hero of women's empowerment and social equality, Shri Vajpayee believes in a prosperous, prosperous India, a strong and prosperous nation that is confident of its rightful place in the racism of the nations. He represents India that is embedded in the 5000 years of civilization history, remains modern, constantly renewed, re-empowers itself to meet the challenges of the next 1000 years.
India’s second highest public honor, Padma Vibhushan, was given to him in recognition of his unselfish dedication to his first and only love, India, and his service to the community and the nation. In 1994, he was elected a member of the 'India's Leading Parliament.' .Atalji expresses the aspirations of many people .. his works reflect the full commitment to nationalism.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Bihari also wrote Behari, (born December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India - died August 16, 2018, New Delhi, Delhi), leader of pro-Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the prime minister of India (1996; 1998–2004).
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the leader of the pro-Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and served twice as Prime Minister of India (1996 and 1998-2004). Under his leadership India achieved steady economic growth, and the country became a world leader in information technology.
Although Atal Bihari Vajpayee was previously praised for his efforts to reconcile a few Indian Muslims, in 2002 his government was criticized for his slow response to the Gujarat riots in which nearly a thousand people (mostly Muslims) died. In 2003, Vajpayee made an effort to resolve the Indian-Pakistani dispute with the Kashmir region.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest medal, in December 2014.
Vajpayee was first elected to parliament in 1957 as a member of the Baratiya Jana Sangh (BJS), the predecessor of the BJP. In 1977 the BJS joined three other parties to form the Janata Party, which led the government which lasted until July 1979. As foreign minister in Janata's government, Vajpayee made a name for himself by improving relations with Pakistan and China. In 1980, after the breakup of the Janata Party, Vajpayee helped the BJS reorganize itself as a BJP. In 1992 he was one of the few Hindu leaders who spoke out against the destruction of the Islamic church of Ayodhya by anti-Muslim extremists.
Vajpayee was sworn in as Prime Minister in May 1996 but was only in office for 13 days, after failing to attract support from other parties. In early 1998 he again became prime minister, in an election in which the BJP won a majority of seats, but was forced to form a coalition with regional parties. In 1999 the BJP expanded its seats in parliament and strengthened its hold on government.
Although regarded as a pragmatist, Vajpayee took a contemptuous stance when confronted with Western criticism of India's 1998 nuclear weapons test. Earlier he was praised for his acts of reconciliation with a few Muslim Muslims in India. In 2000 his government embarked on a comprehensive program to separate public funds from a few key state-owned enterprises. In 2002 Vajpayee's government was criticized for his slow response to the Gujarat riots in which nearly a thousand people (mostly Muslims) died. However, in 2003 Vajpayee made a concerted effort to resolve a long-running dispute between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir region. Under his leadership, India achieved steady economic growth, and the country became a world leader in information technology, even though things that were poor in Indian society often felt left out of the economy. In 2004 his coalition lost the by-elections and resigned.
Vajpayee announced his political retirement in late 2005. In late December 2014 he was awarded the Bharat Ratna, the highest honor in India.
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