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One of India's tallest leaders, Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee who passed away on Thursday, August 16 at 5.05 pm was cremated on Friday with full state honors at Smriti Sthal in New Delhi.
As the entire nation plunged into sorrow over the passing away of the former prime minister, the government announced a 7 day mourning from August 16 to 22. Atal Bihari Vajpayee's adopted daughter Namita Bhattacharya performed the last rites of the former Prime Minitser at Smrithi Sthal in New Delhi as Vajpayee, even in death, sends a message by going against the tradition of a male family member performing the duty.
There was massive deployment of police and paramilitary personnel along the entire procession route. The roads to avoid are Krishna Menon Marg, Sunehri Bagh Road, Tughlak Road, Akbar Road, Tees January Marg, Man Singh Road, Bhagwan Dass Road, Shahjahan Road and Sikandara Road. In a rare gesture by a foreign mission in India, the UK High Commission is flying the Union Jack at half-mast to mourn the death of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
I have lost a father figure.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2018
Atal Ji taught me vital facets of both ‘Shaasan’ and ‘Sangathan.’
His noble thoughts will live on and we will fulfil his dreams for the country. pic.twitter.com/qr755OQ72o
मेरे अटल जी https://t.co/rQPaxijz1P
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 17, 2018
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
https://twitter.com/ippatel/status/1030374497587617792
In Atal ji, we have lost the pole star of Indian politics. A visionary, statesman, poet, leader. The loss is deeply personal for me. One of my fondest memories is shaking his hand after CWG 2002. Alvida, Atal ji. Miss you. #AtaljiAmarRahen pic.twitter.com/fyfF7iKro5
— Col Rajyavardhan Rathore (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Ra_THORe) August 17, 2018
One of the biggest Hall-Mark of a Great Leader is his predictability, Large hearted-ness with a clear mind of his own. #AtalJiAmarRahen .This is who Mr Vajpayee was...
— Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) August 17, 2018
Union Flag flies half-mast at the British High Commission in New Delhi as mark of respect to Shri #AtalBehariVajpayee. UK stands with people of India. #AtalJiAmarRahen pic.twitter.com/F3k0xyaSGI
— UK in India🇬🇧🇮🇳 (@UKinIndia) August 17, 2018
Tribute to #AtalBihariVajpayee ji, My SandArt at
— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) August 17, 2018
Vagdevi Vilas Institutions, Marathahalli, #Bengaluru . #AtaljiAmarRahen pic.twitter.com/CdgWyWKbXQ
The 🇧🇪 flag at the Embassy of Belgium flies half-mast as a mark of respect to the great 🇮🇳 statesman, Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee Ji. #AtaljiAmarRahen pic.twitter.com/hPyCIUSoQ5
— Belgium in India (@BelgiuminIndia) August 17, 2018
Leaders, like you are immortal. You are in the hearts will be always. I don’t believe that souls like you end anywhere. You are for beyond. You are an inspiration. #AtaljiAmarRahen pic.twitter.com/tHAPSLiMuY
— Anup Kumar (@IamAnupK) August 17, 2018
As the final journey of Atal Bihari Vajpayee starts with the loud chants of Vande Mataram, no patriot can stop tears.
— Sonam Mahajan (@AsYouNotWish) August 17, 2018
Kya Hindu, Kya Mussalman, aaj ro raha hai saara Hindustan. #AtaljiAmarRahen
मेरे दद्दा अटलजी एक साधुपुरुष थे.हिमालय जैसे ऊँचे थे और गंगा जैसे पवित्र थे। मैंने उनकी कुछ कविताएँ जब रेकॉर्ड की थी तब ये एक कविता अल्बम में नहीं थी। वो कविता मैं आज उनकी याद को अर्पण करती हूँ.https://t.co/aAeWakqsX7
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) August 17, 2018
Extremely sad to hear of the passing of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, our former Prime Minister and a true Indian statesman. His leadership, foresight, maturity and eloquence put him in a league of his own. Atalji, the Gentle Giant, will be missed by one and all #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 16, 2018
ठन गई
— Amit Shah (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AmitShah) August 16, 2018
मौत से ठन गई
जूझने का मेरा इरादा न था
मोड़ पर मिलेंगे इसका वादा न था
रास्ता रोक वह खड़ी हो गई
यों लगा ज़िन्दगी से बड़ी हो गई
मौत की उमर क्या है?दो पल भी नहीं
ज़िन्दगी सिलसिला,आज कल की नहीं
मैं जी भर जिया, मैं मन से मरूँ
लौटकर आऊँगा,कूच से क्यों डरूँ? pic.twitter.com/g9mqVzza17
Saddened by the demise of former prime minister Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee Ji. I pray for his soul to attain eternal peace. My condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/weEVJWnu2Z
— Vijay Rupani (Modi Ka Parivar) (@vijayrupanibjp) August 16, 2018