Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a 100 rupee commemorative coin today in the honour of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Recalling the political persona of Atal ji, Prime Minister said that Along part of Atal Ji's career was spent in the opposition benches but he always spoke about national interest and never compromised it.
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said that Atal Ji was a stalwart and was loved and respected across all sections of the society. As a speaker, he was unparalleled. Atal Ji's life will inspire the next generation.
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Senior BJP leader L K Advani and BJP President Amit Shah were also present on the occasion.