New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid rich tributes to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his seventh death anniversary, recalling his vision and dedication towards a developed and self-reliant India.

In a post on X, Modi said, "Remembering Atal Ji on his Punya Tithi. His dedication and spirit of service towards the all-round progress of India continue to inspire everyone in building a developed and self-reliant India."

Later in the day, President Droupadi Murmu, Union ministers, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and several other dignitaries joined the prime minister in paying homage at Vajpayee's memorial 'Sadaiv Atal' in New Delhi.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

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