Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's funeral and last rites have begun. The 93-year-old stalwart's funeral procession has begun, with thousands, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, BJP chief Amit Shah, Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Home minister Rajnath Singh, BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi and thousands of others paying their tributes.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee died on Thursday evening at 5.05 pm after being admitted to All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi for over 9 weeks.
His body was initially kept at Krishna Menon Marg, his official residence, last night where a stream of leaders visited to pay their homage. Hundreds gathered outside his residence to pay their tributes to the three-time prime minister this morning.
His body was later taken to BJP headquarters.
Terming Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death as "end of an era", PM Modi had said that it was like losing a father. A seven-day state mourning has been announced by the central government as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister.
Here are the highlights from Atal Bihari Vajpayee's funeral:
Tribal Affairs Minister @jualoram recalls the immense contribution of Former PM #AtalBihariVajpayee towards #TribalDevelopment
- PIB India (@PIB_India) August 17, 2018
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PM @narendramodi with the family members of former PM Late #AtalBihariVajpayee. pic.twitter.com/qpZME2Iojx
- PIB India (@PIB_India) August 17, 2018
'Keval Ek Vote Se Haare', Vajpayee Wept: Book ExcerptExclusive excerpt from Kingshuk Nag's book Atal Bihari Vajpayee: A Man For All Seasons
Akhilesh Yadav Shares Wedding Photo As He Remembers Atal Bihari VajpayeeSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee featured a slice of nostalgia from nearly two decades ago. Showering praise on the BJP icon who died at Delhi's AIIMS hospital yesterday, Mr Yadav shared a picture of Mr Vajpayee blessing him and wife Dimple Yadav on their wedding in November 1999.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee The Master Of One-Liners Main Atal Bhi Hoon Aur Bihari BhiA master orator, Atal Bihari Vajpayee used the witty remarks with aplomb for political satire on his opponents that often won him accolades and hearts of many.
Swami Agnivesh Attacked On Way To Pay Tribute To Atal Bihari Vajpayee At BJP OfficeSwami Agnivesh was surrounded and manhandled today near the BJP office in Delhi, where he had gone to pay his last respects to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This is the second attack in a month on the 79-year-old social activist, who was earlier beaten in Jharkhand by a mob that allegedly included BJP workers.
Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai paid tributes to former PM #AtalBihariVajpayee at Smriti Sthal in Delhi
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 17, 2018
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Tricolour to be wrapped around #AtalBihariVajpayee's body handed over to his granddaughter Niharika.
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 17, 2018
Special coverage here: https://t.co/hMlRpgrUU6
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Senior BJP leader LK Advani pays his respects to former prime minister #AtalBihariVajpayee.
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 17, 2018
LK Advani was one of Mr Vajpayee's closest colleagues and his deputy in the NDA government from 1998 to 2004.
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Farewell, #AtalBihariVajpayee. Prime Minister @narendramodi among thousands at funeral.
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 17, 2018
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मेरे अटल जी https://t.co/rQPaxijz1P
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 17, 2018
PM @narendramodi and other dignitaries at the funeral procession of Former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee. Also seen are people from all walks of life who have lined up in thousands to bid adieu to their beloved leader.#AtaljiAmarRahen pic.twitter.com/pkLeHInouH
- PIB India (@PIB_India) August 17, 2018
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#Ataljee, you will live in our hearts forever. #AtaljiAmarRahen pic.twitter.com/fTu7nResTP
- BJP (@BJP4India) August 17, 2018
Nitish Kumar blog on Atal Bihari Vajpayee - नीतीश कुमार का Blog: मैंने जो अटल जी से सीखा...बिहार के लोग कभी अटल जी को नहीं भूल पाएंगे क्योंकि उन्होंने हमें स्वर्णिम चतुर्भुज राजमार्ग और कोशी नदी समेत तीन बड़े पुल दिए
India grieves the demise of Bharat Ratna and Former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee,
- PIB India (@PIB_India) August 16, 2018
His passing away marks the end of an era. He lived for the nation and served it assiduously for decades. pic.twitter.com/EnxrFneAx6
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Loved Kanpur Sweets Thaggu Ke LaddooAtal Bihari Vajpayee was a frequent visitor to Kanpur's "Thaggu Ke Laddoo".
Akhilesh Yadav Shares Wedding Photo As He Remembers Atal Bihari VajpayeeShowering praise on the BJP icon who died at Delhi's AIIMS hospital yesterday, Akhilesh Yadav shared a picture of Mr Vajpayee blessing him and wife Dimple Yadav on their wedding in November 1999.
Prime Minister @narendramodi walks entire duration of #AtalBihariVajpayee's funeral procession.
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 17, 2018
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When Atal Bihari Vajpayee, One Of BJP's Tallest Leaders, Broke Into TearsA poet, a politician, a statesman and an orator. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was all this, and also had an emotional core.
An era has come to an end with the passing away of Vajpayeeji, an era of politics of dignity, and a vision for the nation. Great stalwarts all gone, God help us...
- Priya Dutt (@PriyaDutt_INC) August 17, 2018
RIP 🙏
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- NDTV (@ndtv) August 17, 2018
Prime Minister @narendramodi joined other dignitaries and citizens from all walks of life to pay tributes to the former Prime Minister of India Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the @BJP4India headquarters in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/CoeKx53VV8
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 17, 2018
What I Learnt From Atal-ji - By Nitish KumarHad it not been the leadership of Atal-ji, I would not have learned basics that I practice in governance even today; he effortlessly demonstrated that you could oppose other politicians while being immaculately polite to them; he took questions from journalists on the toughest topics and in the most adverse of situations; his innate and unfailing faith in our parliamentary democracy and how to treat allies with respect was a trademark.
Thousands mourn #AtalBihariVajpayee on final journey, funeral at 4 pm
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 17, 2018
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Thousands mourn #AtalBihariVajpayee on final journey, funeral at 4pm
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 17, 2018
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India mourns #AtalBihariVajpayee, poet-prime minister, statesman. Here's a look at his political journey.
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 17, 2018
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Bhutan King, Bangladesh Minister Arrive To Pay Homage To Atal Bihari VajpayeeBhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali arrived in New Delhi today to pay their last respects to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away yesterday at the age of 93.
In memory of India's former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
- United Nations India (@UNinIndia) August 17, 2018
"A genuinely democratic framework enables us to respect alternative points of view to value diversity & to fashion solutions responsive to the aspiration of the people" - at the UNGA in 2002. #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/KOjSz5eXds
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- Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) August 17, 2018
Today at 1 PM the funeral procession will start from DDU Marg and will reach Smriti Sthal at about 4 PM .The route will be followed as DDU Marg ITO Chowk , Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg , Delhi Gate , Netaji Subhash Marg, Nishadraj Marg, Shanti van and Smriti Sthal.
Rashtriya Smriti Sthal Ahead Of The Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Last Rites
For Lucknow, Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Legacy Is More Than Just RoadsThe morning after former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee died, the consensus in Lucknow - which he represented five times in parliament - was that his most important legacy for the city was a 24-km peripheral highway called the Shaheed Path. This road, now fully operational, has decongested Lucknow in a big way.
स्व. अटल जी ने राजनीति को दलगत राजनीति से ऊपर उठाया, सदैव अपने दल के सिद्धांतों व अपने दर्शन पर अडिग रहना सिखाया, जब भी राजनीति भटकी उसको सही मार्ग दिखाया, विदेशों से मित्रता का पाठ पढ़ाया. अटल जी का जाना भारतीय राजनीति एवं साहित्यिक जगत के मुखरित स्वर का मौन हो जाना है. मौन नमन! pic.twitter.com/1w4EOgr9qG
- Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) August 17, 2018
The American people mourn with the people of India on the passing of former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/ciAqJlpBkn
- U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) August 17, 2018
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani and his daughter Pratibha Advani pay last respects to former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee at BJP headquarters in Delhi
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 17, 2018
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- Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) August 17, 2018
A @INCIndia worker turns up at @BJP4India office to pay respect to #AtalBihariVajpayee - his dad was in jail with the former pm pic.twitter.com/euneba9JCB
- sunetra choudhury (@sunetrac) August 17, 2018
Shah Rukh Khan's Tribute For Atal Bihari Vajpayee With An Old Video Will Make You Teary-EyedAtal Bihari Vajpayee not just known as one of India's top politicians but also a poet par excellence
Nation mourns to the loss of former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/NjxRFnsKiQ
- PIB India (@PIB_India) August 17, 2018
The body of former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee has been brought to the BJP headquarters in Delhi
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 17, 2018
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#Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP President Amit shah, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and other BJP leaders at party headquarters #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/Yoxqyg7MRn
- ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2018
Man Who Met Atal Bihari Vajpayee In 1984 Travels 500 Km To See HimHundreds of people queued up this morning outside the residence of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Delhi, to pay their last respects to the departed leader.
Live coverage of former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee's final journey through Delhi
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 17, 2018
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अटल जी के साथ कुछ अविस्मरणीय पल। pic.twitter.com/OOT01ozBxB
- Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 17, 2018
#Delhi: Huge crowd gathers at BJP Headquarters where mortal remains of former PM #AtalBihariVajpayee will be brought shortly. pic.twitter.com/tYJnagdUnD
- ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2018
For Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Funeral, Traffic Not Allowed On These RoadsFormer Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who breathed his last this evening, will be cremated on Friday with full state honour. His body, which is resting at his Krishna Menon Marg home, will be taken to the BJP headquarters around 9 am. His last journey will begin from there at 1 pm.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Death: Pakistan Pays Tribute To "Statesman" Atal Bihari VajpayeePakistan yesterday paid tribute to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee hailing him as a "statesman" after he passed away, aged 93.
The funeral procession route of #Atalji from @BJP4India office, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg to Shanti Van, Rajghat.
- Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) August 17, 2018
The procession starts at 1:00 pm. pic.twitter.com/jF1SgJS87T
A leader for the ages, he was ahead of the times.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 17, 2018
Penned some thoughts on Atal Ji, which have also appeared across various newspapers today. https://t.co/kCaLbf5JE3
Half day holiday declared for Supreme Court today. Court will sit upto 1 pm. pic.twitter.com/cXTce0wjrn
- Bar & Bench (@barandbench) August 17, 2018
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister @ncbn pays tribute to former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee at his residence in Delhi
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 17, 2018
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People pay final tribute to Atal Bihari VajpayeeHundreds gather outside Atal Bihari Vajpayee's official residence to pay their final tributes to the former prime minister
Congress president @RahulGandhi pays tribute to former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee at his residence in Delhi
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 17, 2018
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शाम 4:00 बजे स्वर्गीय श्री वाजपेयी जी की पार्थिव शरीर पंचतत्व में विलीन हो जाएगा | pic.twitter.com/GDlM2miIU6
- Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) August 17, 2018
'Thaggu ke Laddu' a sweet shop in Kanpur was often visited by former PM #AtalBihariVajpayee. Owner says, 'whenever BJP leaders in Kanpur used to go to meet him they would get laddoos packed for him. He loved food.' (16.08.18) pic.twitter.com/eNpoYRxRKW
- ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) August 17, 2018
India Mourns Vajpayee, Poet Prime Minister, Statesman. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, three-time Prime Minister of India and one of the country's most respected politicians, has died. The announcement was made by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences or AIIMS, where the 93-year-old was being treated by a team of doctors for nine weeks. The centre has announced a seven-day mourning throughout India and state funeral for the former prime minister at Smriti Sthal in the national capital. The funeral will take place today afternoon, around 4 pm.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Death: Let's Have Tea: When Atal Bihari Vajpayee Made A Point With 3 WordsArun Shourie, who had worked closely with Atal Bihari Vajpayee during the years he was the prime minister, credits his former boss of bringing out the best in the people he leads.
Most respected and admirable public leader India had in Mr Vajpayee ji.
- Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) August 17, 2018
His pleasant and respectful nature towards all, shall always remain an example to follow.
He remains a true Bharat Ratan. #VajpayeeJi pic.twitter.com/pMKOYnVqZo
@Javedakhtarjadu and @AzmiShabana also reached at #AtalBihariVaajpayee 's residence to pay homage pic.twitter.com/J9tgsNvwrC
- Saurabh shukla (@Saurabh_Ndtv) August 17, 2018
My tribute to Vajpayee ji: A true Statesman & a gentleman. A rare breed today. Rest in peace Sirhttps://t.co/qBoPeRsIjg
- Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) August 17, 2018
Kerala governor P. Sathasivam & Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit pay tributes to former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee at his residence in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/GR9PN4kb0u
- ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2018
"Rajiv Gandhi Is Why I Am Alive": A Remarkable Story In Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Words https://t.co/pVCtyuY8Ms #NDTVNewsBeeps pic.twitter.com/zbR1KnGewz
- NDTV (@ndtv) August 17, 2018
Watch Master Orator Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Five Memorable SpeechesFormer Prime Atal Bihari Vajpayee died at Delhi's AIIMS hospital on Thursday. One of India's most charismatic politicians, Atal Bihari Vajpayee was known for his oratory and speeches that were known for their poetic flourish and dry wit.
#WestBengal: Locals in Silliguri pay tribute to former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee. (16.08.18) pic.twitter.com/68jOEHeU6T
- ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2018
- Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) August 17, 2018
Full Details Of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Funeral (Cremation) Today - All You Need To KnowFormer Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was admitted to AIIMS with a kidney tract infection and chest congestion on June 11, died on Thursday evening shortly after 5 pm. He was 93 years old. His death was confirmed by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
