Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal on Tuesday recalled the contributions of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee towards the nation and said his life is a source of inspiration for the party.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as the "architect of India's transition" and lauded his contributions towards political stability, nation-building, and good governance on the occasion of Vajpayee's 100th birth anniversary.

The 100th birth anniversary of the former PM, celebrated as a statesman, politician & gifted orator, was marked by a ceremony at his memorial in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led greetings on the 100th birth anniversary of former PM and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee, calling him the “architect of India's transition into the 21st century that set stage for country's economic surge".

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday said former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee through his work and decisive actions had shown the country the path of rapid development.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 100th Birth Anniversary, Good Governance Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the occasion of his 100th birth anniversary,

Odisha Governor designate credits Atal Bihari Vajpayee for Kargil war success, golden quadrilateral, tribal ministry, and more.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, served as India's prime minister three times: briefly for 13 days in 1996, for 13 months in 1998 and 1999, and full-time from 1999 to 2004

Sanjay Raut called late BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee the 'second Nehru' of Indian politics. Raut appreciated Vajpayee's inclusive approach and stated that the country will remember him whenever 'raj dharma' is at risk.