Lost a father figure today: PM Modi on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's demise

NEW DELHI: Describing Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a "father figure", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday mentioned the void left by means of the former Prime Minister's loss of life may just by no means be filled.

In a temporary televised cope with, Modi mentioned via his management and struggles, Vajpayee had reinforced the Jan Sangh and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

"He took these parties to every part of India and spread the policies and philosophy of the BJP to the people," he added.

Modi mentioned he had lost a "father figure" today.

I've lost a father figure. Atal Ji taught me important aspects of both ‘Shaasan’ and ‘Sangathan.’ His noble although… https://t.co/cMiQoiYicn

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"Atalji taught me valuable aspects about 'sangathan' (organisation) and 'shaasan' (administration)," he added.

The Prime Minister mentioned on every occasion he met Vajpayee, the latter hugged him with affection.

"We have lost our inspiration. We have lost an 'Atal Ratna'. The personality of Atalji and the sadness due to his demise cannot be described in words. The void cannot be filled ever," he added.

Modi hailed the BJP stalwart as a beautiful orator, a prolific creator and person who dutifully served the rustic.

India grieves the death of our cherished Atal Ji. His passing away marks the top of an era. He lived for the natio… https://t.co/Fw5VXLwldE

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1534421551000

He later visited Vajpayee's 6A, Krishna Menon Marg residence here to pay floral tributes to the departed chief.

Earlier, in a sequence of tweets, the Prime Minister mentioned Vajpayee's death marked the top of an era and described it as a "personal and irreplaceable" loss for him.

He mentioned the BJP patriarch lived for the country and served it assiduously for many years, while noting that it was Vajpayee's exemplary management that set the rules for a robust, wealthy and inclusive India within the 21st century.

Vajpayee died at the AIIMS health center here this night time at the age of 93, following a protracted illness.

"Atal Ji's passing away is a personal and irreplaceable loss for me. I have countless fond memories with him. He was an inspiration to Karyakartas like me. I will particularly remember his sharp intellect and outstanding wit."

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It was due to the perseverance and struggles of Atal Ji that the BJP was built brick by means of brick. He travelled across… https://t.co/UcKmAxi1EN

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"It was Atal Ji's exemplary leadership that set the foundations for a strong, prosperous and inclusive India in the 21st century. His futuristic policies across various sectors touched the lives of each and every citizen of India," Modi tweeted.

He mentioned it was due to Vajpayee's perseverance and struggles that the BJP was built brick by means of brick.

"He travelled across the length and breadth of India to spread the BJP's message, which led to the BJP becoming a strong force in our national polity and in several states," the top minister mentioned in any other tweet.

He mentioned India grieved the death of Vajpayee.

"My thoughts are with his family, BJP Karyakartas and millions of admirers in this hour of sadness. Om Shanti (sic)," Modi added.