New Delhi, Aug 17: One of India's tallest leaders, Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee who passed away on Thursday, August 16 at 5.05 pm was cremated on Friday with full state honors at Smriti Sthal in New Delhi. As the entire nation plunged into sorrow over the passing away of the former prime minister, the government announced a 7 day mourning from August 16 to 22.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee's adopted daughter Namita Bhattacharya performed the last rites of the former Prime Minitser at Smrithi Sthal in New Delhi as Vajpayee, even in death, sends a message by going against the tradition of a male family member performing the duty.
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Aug 17, 2018, 7:04 PM IST
Ashes of former prime minister Vajpayee will be spread in every river in Uttar Pradesh including Ganga, Yamuna, and Tapti, to respect his grand stature: UP government
Ashes of former prime minister #AtalBihariVajpayee will be spread in every river in Uttar Pradesh including Ganga, Yamuna, and Tapti, to respect his grand stature: UP government pic.twitter.com/UC2pW12CIq
He (former prime minister Vajpayee) dedicated his entire life to the country. I pay tribute to him on the behalf of the nation: President Ram Nath Kovind.
Aug 17, 2018, 7:03 PM IST
Atal Ji, you will live on in the hearts and minds of every Indian. No words can ever do justice to your rich contribution towards the making of our country: PM Modi
Aug 17, 2018, 5:06 PM IST
Foster daughter Namita and granddaughter Niharika bid a teary farewell to Atal Bihari Vajpayee as his mortal remains are cremated at Smriti Sthal.
Aug 17, 2018, 5:03 PM IST
Former prime minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee cremated with full state honours at Smriti Sthal in Delhi
Aug 17, 2018, 5:03 PM IST
Gun salute accorded to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Smriti Sthal
Priests chant funeral mantras as Namita Bhattacharya and other family members of Atal Bihari Vajpayee perform the last rites at Smriti Sthal.
Aug 17, 2018, 4:39 PM IST
Atal Bihari Vajpayee's foster daughter Namita Bhattacharya performing the last rites along with her daughter Niharika as thousands look on at the Smriti Sthal. Several world leaders are in attendance along with PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and others.
Aug 17, 2018, 4:32 PM IST
Army personnel hand over the tricolour to Niharika, Atal Bihari Vajpayee's adopted grand daughter.
In a Facebook post, Spain's official football league La Liga wrote, "Poet, politician, philosopher, but above all an amazing human being and a true patriot. RIP Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Aug 17, 2018, 4:27 PM IST
LK Advani pays his last respects to the mortal remains of close comrade and compatriot for over 6 decades, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Aug 17, 2018, 4:26 PM IST
Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and Sri Lanka acting Foreign Minister Lakshman Kiriella pay last respects to former PM
Aug 17, 2018, 4:25 PM IST
We are here to share your grief and pay our condolences on the behalf of people of Pakistan and the Government of Pakistan, says Pakistan Law Minister Ali Zafar after arriving in Delhi for the funeral of former PM
Aug 17, 2018, 4:21 PM IST
Last salute accorded to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Smriti Sthal
President Ram Nath Kovind, Naidu payslast respects to Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the Smriti Sthal.
Aug 17, 2018, 4:12 PM IST
Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, accompanied by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, arrives at the Smriti Sthal to honour the departed soul of Atal Bihar Vajpayee
Aug 17, 2018, 4:10 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays a wreath, pays his last respects to former Prime Minister and BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Aug 17, 2018, 4:09 PM IST
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan pay last respects to former PM
Aug 17, 2018, 4:08 PM IST
Mourners walks along the mortal remains of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at BJP headquarters, in New Delhi
Aug 17, 2018, 4:05 PM IST
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba & Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, pay last tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Smriti Sthal in Delhi
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba & Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, pay last tribute to former PM #AtalBihariVajpayee at Smriti Sthal in Delhi pic.twitter.com/oDq4kzHl4V
The massive procession accompanying Atal Bihari Vajpayee's mortal remains have reached the Smriti Sthal, where the former Prime Minister will be cremated. A host of senior BJP leaders and Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked around 6 Km with the remains along with lakhs of mourners.
Aug 17, 2018, 3:59 PM IST
Atal Bihari Vajpayee's mortal remains being carried by Navy, Army and Air Force personnel at the Smriti Sthal.
Poet, politician, visionary, he left his mark on India’s history. His name remains linked to the Indo-French friendship, which he shaped by launching the strategic partnership that has united our two countries since 1998, says France statement
Aug 17, 2018, 3:50 PM IST
Mortal remains of Atal Bihari Vajpayee reaches Smriti Sthal. Final rites to take place shortly.
Aug 17, 2018, 3:49 PM IST
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh, Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anand Sharma, Ashok Gehlot and Raj Babbar, at Smriti Sthal for the funeral of former PM
Aug 17, 2018, 3:41 PM IST
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Rahul Gandhi arrive at Smriti Sthal for the funeral of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Aug 17, 2018, 3:27 PM IST
Union Jack flies at half-mast at the British High Commission in New Delhi as a mark of respect to Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
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Aug 16, 2018, 8:01 am IST
The 93-year-old BJP leader, a diabetic, has one functional kidney. He had suffered a stroke in 2009 that weakened his cognitive abilities. Subsequently, he developed dementia.
Aug 16, 2018, 8:01 am IST
Vajpayee was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on June 11 with kidney tract infection, chest congestion, urinary tract infection and low urine output.
Aug 16, 2018, 8:01 am IST
BJP chief Amit Shah, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, former prime ministers Manmohan Singh and HD Deve Gowda, Congress president Rahul Gandhi, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and several chief ministers and union ministers have visited Vajpayee at the AIIMS over the past 11 days.
Aug 16, 2018, 8:01 am IST
Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey visits All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
Aug 16, 2018, 8:01 am IST
PM Modi reached the hospital at around 7.15 pm and spent about 50 minutes there.This is PM Modi's fourth visit to Vajpayee since he was admitted to AIIMS on July 11.
Aug 16, 2018, 8:03 am IST
Medical bulletin from AIIMS:
Aug 16, 2018, 8:03 am IST
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is under the supervision of Dr. Randeep Guleria, a pulmonologist and is currently the director of AIIMS. Dr Guleria has served as personal physician to Vajpayee for over three decades. A team of doctors from the nephrology, gastroenterology, pulmonology and cardiology departments is keeping around the clock check on the leader.
Aug 16, 2018, 8:03 am IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Smriti Irani, Piyush Goyal visited AIIMS to enquire about the health condition of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Aug 16, 2018, 8:49 am IST
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to visit All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) where former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is admitted.
Aug 16, 2018, 9:00 am IST
BJP President Amit Shah arrives at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) where former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is admitted.
Aug 16, 2018, 9:19 am IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to travel to Delhi later today, will visit AIIMS where former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is admitted.
Aug 16, 2018, 9:23 am IST
Congress President Rahul Gandhi to visit AIIMS where former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is admitted.
Aug 16, 2018, 9:31 am IST
Students of Government Ayurvedic College pray for health of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who is admitted at AIIMS and is in critical condition
Gwalior: Students of Government Ayurvedic College pray for health of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who is admitted at AIIMS and is in critical condition. #MadhyaPradeshpic.twitter.com/TImYv5QFLe
While the state and the central government, the Army, Navy, NDRF and NGOs continue to work towards rescuing people, citizens can also contribute to help the affected people. Here's the link: https://donation.cmdrf.kerala.gov.in/
Aug 16, 2018, 9:35 am IST
Heavy rain to continue in Kerala, thousands of people stranded across, Idukki district is fully cut off from mainland with roads along the hillrange washed away or damaged in landslides, communication networks down, rescue operations remain a question
Aug 16, 2018, 10:09 am IST
I have been praying to god that just once I can see him give a speech again. Our family can never ever erase that image of his from our minds. I hope he gets well soon, says Kanti Mishra, Niece of Atal Bihari Vaajpayee
Aug 16, 2018, 10:16 am IST
The entire nation is praying for the recovery of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The condition of Vajpayee remains critical and he continues to be on life support.
Aug 16, 2018, 10:16 am IST
Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh has arrived at the AIIMS where Atal Bihari Vajpayee has been admitted. Earlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu among others too had called on the iconic BJP leader.
Aug 16, 2018, 10:16 am IST
AIIMS will release a medical bulletin on Vajpayee’s health shortly. The previous bulletin had said that the leader was critical and had been put on life support.
Aug 16, 2018, 10:28 am IST
Senior BJP leader LK Advani reaches AIIMS
Aug 16, 2018, 10:29 am IST
AIIMS director to brief PMO, says report
Aug 16, 2018, 10:31 am IST
Union ministers JP Nadda and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi visit AIIMS to enquire about the health condition of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Aug 16, 2018, 10:41 am IST
The news of his ill health has saddened me. He has always been an inspiration and a guide to me, says UP Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma on former PM
Aug 16, 2018, 10:43 am IST
Heavy security deployed at the hospital ahead of PM's arrival.
Aug 16, 2018, 10:50 am IST
Sushma Swaraj visits AIIMS to enquire about former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's health condition
Aug 16, 2018, 10:51 am IST
There is huge traffic jam on Aurovindo Marg
Aug 16, 2018, 10:56 am IST
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj reaches All India Institute of Medical Sciences where former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is admitted.
Aug 16, 2018, 11:05 am IST
The latest medical bulletin says former PM, Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s condition continues to remain same. He is critical and is on life support, the AIIMS bulletin also said.
Aug 16, 2018, 11:22 am IST
Security beefed up outside AIIMS. Doctors likely to release another bulletin soon
Aug 16, 2018, 11:36 am IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will leave for Delhi from Nagpur at 3 pm today. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will also reach AIIMS to meet Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
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