In his first trip to the US in 1960, Atal Bihari Vajpayee befriended a young IFS officer posted in the permanent mission of India to the UN and explored New York with him, visiting museums, art galleries and even nightclubs, says a new biography of the former prime minister.
The BJP leaders were protesting against the rising inflation.
Vajpayee said those who have worked or interacted with Advani know him as a man who has never compromised on his core belief in nationalism, and yet has 'displayed flexibility in political responses whenever it was demanded by the situation'.
Vajpayee said the support BJP was receiving in the polls was a good indication but counselled party workers to maintain unity in their ranks, which was essential for electoral success.
The saffron outfit accused the two of distancing the party from Hindutva ideology.
"He is alright. He is making progress," Head of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Sciences Department of AIIMS Sampath Kumar said on Tuesday. Kumar said Vajpayee's lungs are improving and oxygenation (amount of oxygen in blood purified by the lungs) level is better. Sources at the AIIMS say he is likely to be taken off the ventilator soon.
Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was on Sunday conferred Award of Bangladesh Liberation War Honour for his "active role" in the country's independence struggle and consolidating India's friendship with the nation.
'I had a brief telephonic talk with Vajpayee and told him about my views about the party's problems,' Patel said.
Nehru, India's longest-serving prime minister (1947-63), addressed the nation 17 times from the Red Fort. India's second prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri delivered speeches from the Red Fort ramparts for two Independence Days in 1964 and 1965.
Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Thursday night announced his retirement from active politics saying henceforth he would not contest elections.
He has made known his concern over the continuing violence in Assam and Bihar.
A host of issues relating to bilateral, regional and international matters of concern figured in the parleys.
Ruling out any future alliance with the National Democratic Alliance, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Friday said his party was part of the dispensation when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was at the helm, but not now.
Vasundhra Raje, who resigned as Leader of Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly following orders from the BJP high command, on Friday met former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Offering his condolences to Vajpayee's family and admirers, Rahul Gandhi said the former prime minister was loved and respected by millions.
Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is making steady progress with his pneumonic attack having almost subsided, doctors attending on him at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences said on Thursday. Vajpayee, who was admitted to the hospital following complaints of chest infection, has shown considerable improvement and his dependence on ventilator has been further reduced.
Musharraf and the former PM agreed that the new chapter that had begun in Indo-Pak ties must be carried forward.
The condition of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who is undergoing treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, is improving and his dependence on ventilator support has reduced, doctors attending on him said on Wednesday.
Union Minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday backed the Bharatiya Janata Party's demand for according the Bharat Ratna to former prime minister and veteran leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The courtesy call comes ahead of the PM's visit to Pakistan.
Had it not been for Pankaj Tripathi, who must have worked hard to get those Vajpayee intonations and mannerisms so perfectly well, Ravi Jadhav's flattering portrait of Vajpayee would have been more vacuous than what we get to see, observes Prasanna Zore.
He also met Ghana President John Agyekum Kufour on Friday night as part of his bilateral engagements on the sidelines of the CHOGM.
The BJP is trying to resolve the four-day old crisis set off by Khurana's expulsion.
'No, India and China were not about to go to all-out war over a few rocks of Galwan.' 'The full picture of what went on at the highest level between two heads of State will not be known for a very, very long time and rightly so,' points out Colonel Anil A Athale, former head of the history division, ministry of defence.
The leaders met for about 15 minutes, party sources said. However, the two were not willing to comment on the meeting.
The government and people of Pakistan extend their 'heartfelt condolences' to Vajpayee's family and to the government and people of India, the spokesman said.
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who is being treated in AIIMS for chest infection, is making a steady progress, doctors attending on him said today.
The party is slated to organise yoga events in 403 madrasas of UP on International Yoga Day (June 21).
Asked about his newfound aggression in Parliament, the former PM said he wanted to tell people that he was 'still around'.
Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Sunday made his first public appearance in recent months on Holi, but chose not to make any comments before the media. The 83-year-old leader, looking hale and cheerful, accepted greetings and was also seen making brief responses to the guests during his hour-long appearance at his residence.
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Tuesday turned 88 with senior leaders, led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh wishing him a healthy life.
He said there is no political consensus for changing the boundaries of states in the Northeast.
The prime minister said that the rail transport system will reduce traffic congestion and pollution
Thengdi's nephew Satish Thengadi lit the pyre.
Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was on Sunday discharged from the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences as doctors declared him fit to go home after 26 days of stay at the Intensive Care Unit, family sources said.
He did not spare even Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who had dropped by to wish him on his birthday.
The meeting comes a day after the party bowed to Vajpayee's wishes and restored Khurana's primary membership after he expressed regrets for his critical statements against Advani.
Leader of Opposition and party president Lal Kishenchand Advani termed as 'wrong, mischievous and baseless' United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi's charge that the Opposition changed its stand on the Women's Reservation Bill.
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