Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The Poet PM Who Shaped Modern India

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Vajpayee served three terms as India’s Prime Minister, remembered for bold reforms and people-centric policies

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Under his leadership, India conducted the Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998, showcasing strength on the global stage

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His government launched Golden Quadrilateral and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, transforming connectivity in India

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Vajpayee’s eloquent speeches and soulful poems earned him admiration across political divides

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He initiated peace talks with Pakistan, including the historic Lahore Bus Yatra in 1999

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From economic reforms to rural development, Vajpayee worked for inclusive growth and a stronger India

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Institutions, roads, and the Atal Tunnel stand as living tributes to his vision

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Even today, Atal Bihari Vajpayee is celebrated as a leader who united politics with poetry, power with compassion

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