Srinagar, Dec. 31 -- Atal Bihari Vajpayee, born on December 25,1924, in Gwalior, rose from a modest background as the son of a school teacher to become India's most famous Prime Minister, blending poetry, nationalism, and statesmanship. His life exemplified resilience amid personal sacrifices and political turbulence, leaving a lasting impact on India's governance and Kashmir policy. A lifelong bachelor devoted to public service, he earned widespread admiration, particularly in Kashmir for his humane approach. Atal Bihari Vajpayee occupies a rare, high equity position in India's political memory, one built not merely on electoral arithmetic but on credibility, emotional intelligence, and civilizational confidence. As the Prime Minister of...