Wed Dec 25 01:01:00 UTC 2024: ## Modi Honors Vajpayee on Centenary of Birth
**NEW DELHI, December 25, 2024** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the 100th anniversary of his birth, highlighting his transformative leadership and enduring legacy. In a heartfelt statement, Modi lauded Vajpayee’s role in stabilizing India’s political landscape after a period of instability, emphasizing his contributions to economic growth, technological advancement, and social progress.
Modi cited Vajpayee’s pivotal role in modernizing India’s infrastructure, referencing the Golden Quadrilateral project and the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. He also praised initiatives like the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, aimed at expanding access to education. The Prime Minister further highlighted Vajpayee’s bold decision to conduct the Pokhran nuclear tests in 1998, demonstrating India’s resolve on the world stage.
Beyond infrastructure and policy, Modi emphasized Vajpayee’s skill in coalition building, parliamentary leadership, and unwavering commitment to India’s constitution. He also celebrated Vajpayee’s deep connection to Indian culture, citing his address to the United Nations in Hindi as a landmark moment. Modi concluded by calling on citizens to rededicate themselves to realizing Vajpayee’s vision for a unified and prosperous India.
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