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Kashmir issue was on verge of resolution under Vajpayee: Bhagwat

Kashmir issue was on verge of resolution under Vajpayee: Bhagwat

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The RSS chief recalled how Vajpayee "had almost solved the Kashmir issue but later governments did not follow up on Vajpayee's efforts".

President confers Bharat Ratna on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

President confers Bharat Ratna on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee was on Friday conferred with the Bharat Ratna.

Mayawati meets Vajpayee

Mayawati meets Vajpayee

Rediff.com8 Mar 2003

Speaking to reporters after the 75-minute meeting, Mayawati said she would reveal the contents of a letter she had written to the prime minister earlier in the week at an appropriate time.

Khurana meets Vajpayee: Patch-up?

Khurana meets Vajpayee: Patch-up?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

Now Vajpayee calls Jinnah secular

Now Vajpayee calls Jinnah secular

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Vajpayee responding to treatment

Vajpayee responding to treatment

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

The condition of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who is admitted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences with chest infection, is stable and he is responding to the treatment, doctors attending him said on Sunday.

When Manmohan played Vajpayee

When Manmohan played Vajpayee

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Dr Singh played well on rhetoric; after playing dove, he satisfied the hawks too.

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'People's expectations were very high.' 'We felt both sides had understood each other.' 'But the removal of Article 370 triggered apprehensions within the Naga people.'

Modi: Vajpayee wanted dissent noted

Modi: Vajpayee wanted dissent noted

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

Overconfidence did us in: Vajpayee

Overconfidence did us in: Vajpayee

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance lost power to the Congress-led alliance in the election despite its high-profile 'India Shining' media campaign.

Farooq supports BJP's demand, seeks Bharat Ratna for Vajpayee

Farooq supports BJP's demand, seeks Bharat Ratna for Vajpayee

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

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.

Vajpayee continues to be on ventilator

Vajpayee continues to be on ventilator

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee continued to be on ventilation on Saturday with his respiratory track infection remaining a cause of concern, doctors attending on him at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences said. "Vajpayee's condition is stable. His heart is stable but his lungs require support and that is why we are putting him on ventilation," Dr Sampath Kumar, head of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Sciences of AIIMS, said.

With new icon Modi, BJP has moved away from Vajpayee: Cong

With new icon Modi, BJP has moved away from Vajpayee: Cong

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

In the midst of the poll heat, the Congress has heaped praise on A B Vajpayee to attack Narendra Modi, asking how can a person whom the tallest leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party "wanted removed" as the chief minister in the wake of Gujarat riots be the party's PM candidate.

What Delhi duties does Modi plan for Shivraj Singh?

What Delhi duties does Modi plan for Shivraj Singh?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Speaking at a rally in Madhya Pradesh's Harda on April 24, Modi praised Chouhan saying the two had served together in the party organisation and also as chief ministers.

Modi's new council of ministers 9 short of maximum

Modi's new council of ministers 9 short of maximum

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

The Modi government had touched the maximum strength of 78 in 2021 after expansion, but the outgoing council of ministers had 72 members, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Isolated: One A B Vajpayee

Isolated: One A B Vajpayee

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Free Elections: Democracy's Best Response

Free Elections: Democracy's Best Response

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The long term trends on violence in Kashmir are positive and India must secure these gains further, asserts Aakar Patel.

I have had enough, says Vajpayee

I have had enough, says Vajpayee

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Under attack for demanding the sacking of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his mishandling of Gujarat riots, the former prime minister said it is for the first time in his life he has been targeted in this manner.

Vajpayee, Advani court arrest

Vajpayee, Advani court arrest

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

The BJP leaders were protesting against the rising inflation.

Fazlur Rehman calls on Vajpayee

Fazlur Rehman calls on Vajpayee

Rediff.com20 Jul 2003

Vajpayee defends pace of reforms

Vajpayee defends pace of reforms

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has said that reforms carried out in a democratic country like India are more deeply rooted and sustainable, and democracy cannot be blamed for impeding reforms.

Vajpayee's hold over the BJP weakens

Vajpayee's hold over the BJP weakens

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

When Vajpayee appeared on the Rediff Chat

When Vajpayee appeared on the Rediff Chat

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Archana Masih recalls that December evening 22 years ago when Atal Bihari Vajpayee logged into the Rediff Chat.

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular imagination to a saintly person.

Terrorism will get defeated: Vajpayee

Terrorism will get defeated: Vajpayee

Rediff.com5 Oct 2003

Addressing a Ram Lila function in Delhi, he emphasised that 'noble person' Lord Rama had demonstrated how to remain firm even when faced with difficulties and attain victory in the end.

Bharat Ratna befitting for a patriot like Vajpayee: Advani

Bharat Ratna befitting for a patriot like Vajpayee: Advani

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN, BJP patriarch L K Advani tells CNN-IBN why he thinks former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee should be awarded a Bharat Ratna

Modi is like Vajpayee minus secular credentials: Sangma

Modi is like Vajpayee minus secular credentials: Sangma

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Former Lok Sabha Speaker P A Sangma on Tuesday drew comparisons between Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, saying that the BJP strongman is a good administrator but lacks secular credentials unlike the erstwhile Prime Minister.

CII praises Vajpayee-led governments

CII praises Vajpayee-led governments

Rediff.com4 Apr 2003

The Confederation of Indian Industries, on Friday, was all praise for the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led coalition governments in terms of being development-oriented and helpful to the industry.

World's 12th Longest Sea Bridge In India

World's 12th Longest Sea Bridge In India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The 6-lane bridge spanning approximately 22 km can accommodate 70,000 commuters daily at a speed of 100 kmph.

Nitish, Naidu hold key to Modi 3.0 as BJP falls short of majority

Nitish, Naidu hold key to Modi 3.0 as BJP falls short of majority

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

With the Bharatiya Janata Party falling short of a majority in the Lok Sabha and needing the National Democratic Alliance partners to form the government at the Centre, Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United head Nitish Kumar and Telugu Desam Party's N Chandrababu Naidu have emerged as potential kingmakers.

Lashkar threatens to target Vajpayee

Lashkar threatens to target Vajpayee

Rediff.com2 Mar 2003

Lashkar chief Hafeez Mohammed Sayeed was quoted as saying, ‘Listen, O Vajpayee! We are about to unleash a spate of suicide attacks.’

Madhya Pradesh CM 'humble' like Vajpayee, says Advani

Madhya Pradesh CM 'humble' like Vajpayee, says Advani

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is "humble" like Atal Behari Vajpayee and BJP wants both Chouhan and Narendra Modi "play a major role" in securing India an important place in the world, senior party leader L K Advani said.

Vajpayee called Gujarat riots a 'mistake': ex-RAW chief Dulat

Vajpayee called Gujarat riots a 'mistake': ex-RAW chief Dulat

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

In comments that are likely to create a political storm over the next few days, former Research and Analysis Wing chief A S Dulat has reveled that former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had expressed his discontent over the 2002 Gujarat riots and called it "our mistake".

Stop interfering in PSUs: Vajpayee

Stop interfering in PSUs: Vajpayee

Rediff.com24 Dec 2002

Vajpayee leaves for China on Sunday

Vajpayee leaves for China on Sunday

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003