Wed Dec 25 00:27:45 UTC 2024: ## Modi Celebrates Vajpayee’s Legacy on Eve of Centenary
**New Delhi, December 24, 2024** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the eve of his 100th birth anniversary, hailing him as the architect of India’s 21st-century transition. In an article published across multiple platforms, Mr. Modi highlighted Vajpayee’s foundational role in building the BJP, offering a counter-narrative to the then-dominant Congress party.
Mr. Modi emphasized Vajpayee’s contribution to political stability, noting that he steered India through a period of instability marked by four general elections in nine years. He credited Vajpayee’s leadership with long-term impacts across numerous sectors, including advancements in technology and telecommunications, the launch of the Golden Quadrilateral project, and the implementation of social welfare schemes like Sarva Shikhsa Abhiyan. Economic reforms undertaken during Vajpayee’s tenure, according to Modi, laid the groundwork for India’s subsequent economic growth.
The 1998 nuclear tests were cited as a testament to Vajpayee’s resolute leadership, even in the face of international condemnation and sanctions. Mr. Modi lauded Vajpayee’s commitment to India’s sovereignty while simultaneously advocating for world peace. Furthermore, he praised Vajpayee’s role in shaping coalition politics through the creation of the National Democratic Alliance and his unwavering commitment to upholding the Indian Constitution, even at the cost of power. Vajpayee’s cultural impact was also highlighted, referencing his pioneering use of Hindi at the United Nations.
Mr. Modi concluded by urging the nation to recommit to Vajpayee’s ideals and vision for India on his centenary.
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