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The BJP’s ‘Atal Modi Suparipalana Yatra’ in Andhra Pradesh is underway, celebrating the birth centenary of former Prime Minister A.B. Vajpayee. The Andhra Pradesh unit of the BJP has transformed the pan-India program into a “Bus Yatra,” unveiling bronze statues of Vajpayee in every district headquarters. Key BJP and state leaders are participating in the yatra, with further national leaders expected to join the second phase. The yatra concludes with a grand event in Amaravati on December 25th, celebrating Vajpayee’s birth anniversary, with hopes of a senior national leader like Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, or Devendra Fadnavis attending.

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BJP Celebrates Vajpayee Centenary with ‘Atal Modi Suparipalana Yatra’ in Andhra Pradesh

TIRUPATI, December 18, 2025 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is actively commemorating the birth centenary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee through its ‘Atal Modi Suparipalana Yatra’ across Andhra Pradesh. Spearheaded by state BJP President P.V.N. Madhav, the yatra has been transformed into a “Bus Yatra,” focusing on highlighting Vajpayee’s achievements and unveiling his bronze statues in each district headquarters.

The yatra began in Dharmavaram with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav unveiling the first statue. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami later unveiled statues in Madanapalle and Tirupati. A host of state ministers and BJP leaders, including N. Lokesh, P. Keshav, and others, participated in the initial phase, which concluded on December 16th.

The second phase of the yatra promises the involvement of prominent national figures, including former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay. Other key participants include BJP national secretary K. Annamalai and Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu.

The yatra will culminate in a grand finale in Amaravati on December 25th, coinciding with Vajpayee’s birth anniversary. Yatra convener N. Ramesh Naidu expressed hope that Home Minister Amit Shah, Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari, or Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis would attend the event, sharing the stage with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan. “This yatra will pay fitting tribute to the tall leader, known for his value-based politics and good governance,” stated Mr. Ramesh Naidu. The BJP aims to showcase the enduring legacy of Vajpayee and his contributions to India through this extensive state-wide campaign.

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