Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was an influential Indian politician who served as the Prime Minister of India three times between 1996 and 2004. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and one of the founding leaders of the party, Vajpayee was known for his oratory skills, moderate views, and efforts to strengthen India's economy and international relations. He played a crucial role in India's nuclear policy and is remembered for his vision of a developed India. His tenure saw significant economic reforms and infrastructure development, transforming the country's landscape. Vajpayee was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, in recognition of his contributions to the nation.
Born on Dec 25, 1924 (100 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2 | 7.50 | 0.18% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 2,477,566 | $2,900,000 | 5,206$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 196,997 | $350,000 | 419$ |
| Totals | 3 | 1,544,693,768 | 2,674,563 | $3,250,000 | 5,625$ |
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Bangladesh:
Vajpayee noted the close relationship between New Delhi and Moscow.
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India:
Atal Bihari Vajpayee's health condition led Modi to visit Moscow's ISKCON temple to offer prayers on his behalf.
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India:
Eknath Shinde referenced the historical alliance that has been ongoing since Atal Bihari Vajpayee's time.
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Bangladesh:
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the then Foreign Minister of India and a lifelong member of RSS, provided moral legitimacy to Ziaul Haq's murder of democracy.
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India:
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was mentioned as a former leader of opposition who never criticized India while abroad.
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Pakistan:
Vajpayee’s 'friendship through cricket' initiative in 2004 reminded South Asians that sport offers respite from hostility.
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United Kingdom:
In 2004, as the Indian team travelled to Pakistan, the Indian prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee told them: 'Whether you win or lose doesn’t matter to me, but while you are there, you must win the hearts of the Pakistani people.'
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India:
Nitish Kumar credited the late Atal Bihari Vajpayee for making him the Chief Minister.
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Pakistan:
Vajpayee confided in Bill Clinton about India's nuclear tests aimed at China.
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India:
Piyush Goyal recalled how Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji left a strong economy.
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