When the Prime Minister of the country was Indira Gandhi. At that time, Atal Bihari Vajpayee had made a padyatra against the incident of atrocities against Dalits in Uttar Pradesh. Then at that moment his friend Appa Ghatate asked him how long the Padayatra would last. Then, in answer to that question, Atal ji had said, until the post is found, the voyage will continue.
Today marks the anniversary of the death of the country’s former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Everyone remembers him on this occasion. All the veteran leaders, including President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paid tribute to him. Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee was an experienced leader and a strong speaker known for his eloquence. There are many stories about Vajpayee ji that are still remembered today. His party people respected Vajpayee ji, even the opposition party people listened to him with full respect. We recall some stories related to Atal ji’s speech.
1. The Groom Of This Procession Is VP Singh
Atal Bihari Vajpayee sometimes even avoided serious questions thanks to his eloquence. That was his art of him. After the assassination of Indira Gandhi, when the Congress came to power overwhelmingly and won 401 seats, LK Advani had said in the Lok Sabha at the time that it was an election for the Condolence Assembly, not the Lok Sabha. At the same time, Atal ji had begun preparations for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections and an alliance with Vice President Singh was required to defeat Congress. After much persuasion, Vice President Singh accepted the alliance. At a press conference, a reporter asked Atalji if the BJP becomes the largest party after the elections, then be ready to take over the post of prime minister. Atal ji then smiled and said: VP Singh is the bridegroom of this procession.
2. He Once Said Ataj Ji, Now I Understand Why The Idol Of God Is Made Of Stone
Three lakh rupees were to be presented to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at a meeting. One by one, the diligent workers had the opportunity to garland Vajpayee. What it was then, the crowd of devotees gathered to garland Vajpayee ji. Vajpayee ji had to hold the wreath again and again, then at that moment he eagerly said that he now understands why the idol of God is made of stone. So that he can endure the love of the devotees. Those present laughed at that.
3. Vajpayee Ji Gave A Funny Answer About Pad Yatra
When the Prime Minister of the country was Indira Gandhi. At that time, Atal Bihari Vajpayee had made a padyatra against the incident of atrocities against Dalits in Uttar Pradesh. Then at that moment his friend Appa Ghatate asked him how long the Padayatra would last. Then, in answer to that question, Atal ji had said, until the post is found, the voyage will continue.
4. Vajpayee Ji Also Made Funny Comments About Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Atal Bihari Vajpayee first reached parliament after winning the 1957 Lok Sabha elections. At that time he did not have the opportunity to speak much in Parliament. But he soon made a name for himself thanks to his good Hindi. Also, then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru loved to hear Vajpayee ji while he was speaking. Once, when Nehru ji was criticizing Jana Sangh, Atal Bihari Vajpayee had said, “I know Pandit ji is doing headstands. But don’t look at my party photo upside down. Nehru himself started laughing at this reply from Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
