Tributes pour in as former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away at 93. LIVE UPDATES HERE

Thank you #AtalBihariVaajpayeeJi for your LIFE and your LESSONS.🙏🇮🇳#TallestLeaderOfIndia pic.twitter.com/Rk2S6QSqVC

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher)

अपने वचन के पक्के, वादों और इरादों में "अटल" हमारे अटल जी हमारे बीच नहीं रहे।

चाहे पोखरण हो या कारगिल, राष्ट्रनिर्माण में अटल जी का योगदान कृतज्ञता और सम्मान से याद किया जाएगा।

नेता और जनता, सभी के मन में बसते थे हमारे अटल जी। उनका निधन देश के लिए एक बहुत बड़ी क्षति है। pic.twitter.com/LhvGeRLIv9

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe)

Lost words on the demise of Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. "A great man is one who leaves others at a loss after he is gone" & "The greatness of a man is measured by the way he treats the little man"
His last 2006 interview for an ordinary person like me!
Tribute to the great soul😪🙏 pic.twitter.com/tTy7Jela49

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju)

India is at a great loss today. Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee ji’s contributions to our nation have been innumerable. Thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)

मौत की उमर क्या है?
दो पल भी नहीं,
ज़िन्दगी सिलसिला,
आज कल की नहीं
मैं जी भर जिया,
मैं मन से मरूँ,
लौटकर आऊँगा,
कूच से क्यों डरूँ?#पुण्यात्माकोनमन#AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/Strz6uO253

— Abhishek Singhvi (@DrAMSinghvi)

With the sad demise of Bharatratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, We have lost a great soul, an eloquent poet, orator par excellence, an excellent human being and one of the greatest Parliamentarians of India. pic.twitter.com/xRs1ohSop8

— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks)

His passing away is a personal loss, having spent numerous years in our parliamentary life together, and an irreparable loss to our country. I pray eternal peace for his departed soul.

— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks)

Vajpayee-ji was a man of great wisdom, tolerance and compassion. He led his party to its first victory in national elections and established the credentials of the BJP to run the central government.

— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN)

He will be remembered for many things, but above all for his genuine efforts to resolve the decades-long hostility between Pakistan and India.

— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN)

As long as he was at the helm, he resolutely anchored the BJP close to the middle and did not allow the party to swing to the extreme right of the political spectrum.

— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN)

It is not the fact that Vajpayee-ji had many friends, it is the fact that he had no enemies that was his distinguishing hallmark.

— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN)

An extraordinary leader of India's freedom movement who, among his great achievements, thrusted India into the nuclear club, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji will be remembered forever as man of great talents yet a simple and humble demeanour.

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp)

परम श्रद्धेय श्री अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी जी के जाने से भारतीय राजनीति का एक ऐसा स्थान रिक्त हो गया है, जिसे भरा नहीं जा सकता। ईश्वर वाजपेयी जी की आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करें और समस्त भारतीय जनता पार्टी परिवार को यह दुख सहन करने का धैर्य, साहस और संबल प्रदान करें।

— Maneka Gandhi (@Manekagandhibjp)

श्रद्धेय अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी जी का जाना एक युग का अंत है। अटल जी का महान व्यक्तित्व, सौम्य शैली, राष्ट्रभक्ति, दूरदृष्टि, चुनौतियों से सामना करने की दृढ़ इच्छाशक्ति व उनके महान आदर्श हमें सदैव प्रेरणा देंगे। व्यक्तिगत रूप से मेरे लिए यह एक अपूरणीय क्षति है। भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजलि।

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal)

अटल जी ने पूरा जीवन राष्ट्र की सेवा की और हम सभी का मार्गदर्शन किया। भगवान रंजन, नमिता और निहारिका को दुःख की इस कठिन घड़ी से उबरने की शक्ति प्रदान करें।

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal)

श्रद्धेय अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी जी को मेरी श्रद्धांजलि। pic.twitter.com/rKHdk33ZpG

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal)

मैं परम श्रद्धेय अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी जी को अश्रुपूरित श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करता हूं। हम सब के लिए ये दुखदायी क्षण है। हमारे सिर से पितृतुल्य ऐसे व्यक्तित्व का साया उठ गया, जिसने हमेशा चुनौतियों से लड़ने का साहस दिया, नई राह दिखाई। आज एक राजनीतिक युग का अंत हो गया।

— ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj)

जिनके शब्द हमारी शक्ति हैं, आशीर्वाद हमारी ऊर्जा, जिनकी प्रेरणा हमें देश सेवा के लिए समर्पित करें, ऐसे आदरणीय अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी जी के चरणों में बारंबार प्रणाम। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करें। pic.twitter.com/7HxJTXRYWc

— ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj)

श्रद्धेय अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी जी ने गरीब कल्याण, ग्राम विकास के साथ नदी संरक्षण के जरिये समग्र विकास का जो मंत्र दिया, उसे आत्मसात कर हम लगातार आगे बढ़ रहे हैं। हम सब मिलकर उनके सपनों के सशक्त, खुशहाल और श्रेष्ठ भारत का निर्माण करेंगे, उनके प्रति यही सच्ची श्रद्धांजलि होगी।

— ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj)

Saddened by the demise of Atalji, unquestionably one of the tallest leaders of India. His contribution to India and India’s democracy will be always remembered.

— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley)

His vision, oration, poetry, blended with his national commitment earned him respect from both friends and opponents.

— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley)

The Indian Cricket Team and BCCI condoles the sad demise of former India Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Atalji dedicated his life in service of the nation.

— BCCI (@BCCI)

My ever inspiring leader, statesman par excellence, mentor has left the mortal world. #Atalji apostle Ajathshatru will forever shine on planet earth as harbinger of peace and harmony#AtalBihariVajpayee ji

— Ananthkumar (@AnanthKumar_BJP)

My tributes to the great versatile personality whom we all always called as “Babjee”- #AtalBihariVajpayee ji

— Ananthkumar (@AnanthKumar_BJP)

END OF AN ERA – #India will be poorer with the passing away of a legend – who strode the political domain like a polestar icon and guiding star forever -#AtalBihariVajpayee ji

— Ananthkumar (@AnanthKumar_BJP)

Deeply saddened on the demise of stalwart of Indian politics & a father figure to all of us, Sh. #AtalBihariVajpayee Ji.

He has left a big void in Indian politics which future generations will keep on struggling to fill, for the ages to come! we will miss him. RIP

— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi)

भारत की राजनीति में मूल्यों और आदर्शाें को प्राथमिकता देने वाले,स्वतंत्र भारत के ढांचागत विकास के दूरदृष्टा, भारतीय राजनीति के शलाका पुरुष पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री श्रद्धेय अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी जी का निधन भारत की राजनीति के महायुग का अवसान है: #UPCM श्री #YogiAdityanath pic.twitter.com/IeiW9KnBub

— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP)

एक महान जीवन का अंत। लेकिन एक प्रेरणा जो सदा जीवित रहेगी। अटल जी को हमारी भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजलि!

— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh)

Deeply pained that one of the most respected and pragmatic leaders of our times is no more. Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee leaves behind a huge legacy and a void in Indian politics. His charisma will live forever. RIP. pic.twitter.com/yEYRActGq7

— Dr. G Parameshwara (@DrParameshwara)

युगपुरुष एवं भारत रत्न से सम्मानित आदरणीय श्री अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी जी के निधन से भारत को अपूर्णीय क्षति हुई है जिसे शब्दों में बयान नहीं किया जा सकता । दिवंगत आत्मा की शांति की प्रार्थना करता हूं। pic.twitter.com/t54GUlakTz

— Birender Singh (@ChBirenderSingh)

Vajpayee Sahib is no more & I feel a personal sense of loss at his passing. Thank you sir for the opportunities, for the trust you reposed in me, for the opportunities to travel with you & to learn from you. You will be greatly missed #AtalBihariVajpayee

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah)

Words mean so little at a time like this but words are all we have to convey the deepest condolences to Gunu, to Neha, to Ranjan & the entire family. May God give you strength to bear this tremendous loss. #AtalBihariVajpayee

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah)

Saddened over the demise of a visionary leader Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayeeji, former Prime Minister of India. Pray for peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family members.

— J&KGovernor (@jandkgovernor)

अटल जी आज हमारे बीच में नहीं रहे, लेकिन उनकी प्रेरणा, उनका मार्गदर्शन, हर भारतीय को, हर भाजपा कार्यकर्ता को हमेशा मिलता रहेगा। ईश्वर उनकी आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करे और उनके हर स्नेही को ये दुःख सहन करने की शक्ति दे। #AtalBihariVajpayee #aiims

— Dr. Udit Raj, MP (@Dr_Uditraj)

Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the effulgent shining star in India's political firmament, was a friendly and lovable Prime Minister India has had. In his passing away, India has lost a multi-faceted ‘Ratna’, a diamond that adorned Bharata Mata for many decades. #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/VqdTYoCs1X

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat)

His life was an open book and guide for aspiring young politicians. His 70 years of public life and parliamentary contributions are now part of India’s history. A visionary thinker, writer, poet and philosopher. One of the greatest orators in Indian politics. #AtalBihariVajpayee

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat)

During my early days in politics, I remember how we all fondly used to call him, “Tharuna Hriday Samrat”, (a leader with a young heart). He was efficient and affable, bold and convivial. #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/0wT8qeIYMp

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat)

His slogan ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan and Jai Vigyan’ became a popular slogan underscoring the importance of Defence, Science and Agriculture in making India a secure and developed nation. #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/d5o2iK5Xw3

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat)

My association and bonding with Vajpayee has been deeply enriching and transformative. I joined politics because of Shri Vajpayee’s speeches that I heard while I was in ABVP. I used to be such a fan of his from my college days. #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/uau4cp9aYZ

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat)

‘Bharat Ratna’ Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s qualities of Vyakthithva (personality), Vaktruthva (oratory), Karthruthva (devotion to duty) , Mithruthva (friendliness) all combined in Nethruthva (leadership) will be remembered for a long time to come. #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/sNhIgckpIM

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat)

परम पूज्य अटल जी के देहांत से शोकाकुल हूं। अटल जी प्रधान मंत्री ही नहीं बल्कि हमारी पीढ़ी की प्रेरणा के स्रोत रहे। प्रेरक गुरु का आभाव देश के असंख्य नागरिकों के साथ मैं स्वयं महसूस कर रहा हूं। राजनीति के अजातशत्रु के बाद राजनीति का स्वर्णिम अध्याय समाप्त हुआ। #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/EdDDMGxqTb

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat)

श्रद्धेय अटल जी की स्मृतियों और भावनाओं का समुद्र उमड़ रहा है। यही स्मृतियां उनके पीछे छूटी रिक्तता को पूर्ण करेंगी। ईश्वर उनको अपना शरण में चिरशांति दे। #AtalBihariVajpayee

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat)

विराट व्यक्तित्व, संवेदनशील कवि हृदय, ओजस्वी वक्ता, शब्दों के अद्भुत शिल्पी और मर्यादित भाषा के धनी, लोकतांत्रिक सभ्य संवाद की राजनीति के उत्कृष्ट आदर्शों के प्रति अक्षुण्ण निष्ठा रखने वाले राजनेता अटल जी ने अपने लंबे संसदीय जीवन में, संसद के प्रतिष्ठा को और समृद्ध किया। #Atalji pic.twitter.com/FuZvemRHQO

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat)

मेरी पीढ़ी के महान नेता को विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि। #AtalBihariVajpayee

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat)

Deeply saddened by the demise of our beloved leader & former PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. India has lost one of her most beloved sons, a statesman, and unarguably one of the best PMs to have led the country. Rest In Peace Atal ji, we will miss you. https://t.co/09IIJs7vei pic.twitter.com/rJhHr6r8m7

— Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh)

I remember those early days of #BJP when under Atal ji and Rajmata ji I took my first steps into politics. Learning the ropes from the best, Atal ji’s wisdom and wit always proved to be an unmatched combination - his trademark style that #India came to love. #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/s2RcYZM5Sb

— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP)

With the passing of Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee ji #India has lost its tallest leader of modern times, a political thinker whose wit was unparalleled and a champion of India - even when the motherland was marred by the emergency and had lost all hope.

— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP)

Atal Ji “Atal The, Atal Hain aur Atal Rahenge”. Jab Tak Sooraj-Chand Rahega, Atal Ji Ka Naam Rahega, Kaam Rahega. My tributes..

— Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi (@naqvimukhtar)

"We grew up listening to him, learning from him,inspired by him. There was no electronic media those days,but many of our college-mates,who did not subscribe to our ideology, would come over to his rallies, just to pick up speaking skills from his oratory ."#AtalBihariBajpayee pic.twitter.com/hBBZDIfACK

— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh)

Very very saddened that the great statesman and former PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji is no more with us. His passing away is a very big loss to our nation. I will always cherish the many fond memories. Condolences to his family and his many admirers

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial)

Let us cherish the ‘idea of India’ for which our freedom fighters laid down their lives. Our people and our great institutions must strive to remain “independent”, in the true sense of the word 2/2

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial)

Extremely saddened to hear about the passing away of one of our greatest inspirations for nation building, Bharat Ratna Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee ji. ॐ शांति शांति 🙏 pic.twitter.com/tFPYB9WqFU

— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab)

श्रद्धेय अटलजी का देहावसान हम सभी के लिए अपूर्णनीय क्षति है।अटलजी छात्र जीवन से ही मेरे लिए आदर्श रहे है।प्रधानमंत्री स्वर्णिम चतुर्भुज सड़क योजना और प्रधानमंत्री ग्रामीण सड़क योजना के क्रियान्वयन में उनके साथ काम करने का मौका मिला।

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari)

मैं भाजपा अध्यक्ष बना, उस समय भी अटलजी से मुझे भावनात्मक जिम्मेदारी का अहसास मिला। हम सरकार भी उनके दिखाये रास्ते पर चलाने की कोशिश कर रहे है। भाजपा का संसद में 2 सदस्यों से बहुमत तक पहुँचाना अटलजी के प्रेरणादायी नेतृत्व और आशीष से ही सम्भव हो सका।

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari)

वह महानायक और अजातशत्रु हैं।वह हम सब में आत्मबल के रूप में सिर्फ और सिर्फ़ अटल है। अटल जी अजर-अमर हैं।उन्हें मेरी भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि है। ॐ

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari)

Today India lost a great son. Former PM, Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, was loved and respected by millions. My condolences to his family & all his admirers. We will miss him. #AtalBihariVajpayee

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi)

Extremely sad to hear of the passing of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, our former Prime Minister and a true Indian statesman. His leadership, foresight, maturity and eloquence put him in a league of his own. Atalji, the Gentle Giant, will be missed by one and all #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn)

India grieves the demise of our beloved Atal Ji.

His passing away marks the end of an era. He lived for the nation and served it assiduously for decades. My thoughts are with his family, BJP Karyakartas and millions of admirers in this hour of sadness. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)

It was Atal Ji's exemplary leadership that set the foundations for a strong, prosperous and inclusive India in the 21st century. His futuristic policies across various sectors touched the lives of each and every citizen of India.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)

Atal Ji's passing away is a personal and irreplaceable loss for me. I have countless fond memories with him. He was an inspiration to Karyakartas like me. I will particularly remember his sharp intellect and outstanding wit.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)