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Did Atal bihari died on 15 August?
The administration of Narendra Modi declared in 2014 that Vajpayee’s birthday, 25 December, would be marked as Good Governance Day. In 2015, he was conferred India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, by the president of India, Pranab Mukherjee. He died on 16 August 2018 of age-related illness.
When and where can no confidence motion be passed?
India. In India, a motion of no confidence can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Parliament of India) and is admitted for discussion when at least 50 percent members support the motion (under Rule 198 of Lok Sabha Rules, 16th edition).
Who is atalbir Vajpayee?
Vajpayee was awarded India’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, in March 2015. During his second term as prime minister, Vajpayee ordered nuclear tests in May 1998 in a strategic masterstroke to blunt Pakistan’s nuclear ambitions.
What was the cause of death of Vajpayee?
He died on 16 August 2018 of age-related illness. Vajpayee was born into a Hindu Brahmin family on 25 December 1924 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. His mother and father were Krishna Devi and Krishna Bihari Vajpayee. His father was a school teacher in their home town.
Why is there a holiday in Manipur on Atal Vajpayee day?
The Manipur governor issued a statement, declaring a holiday on Friday for all offices and educational institutions under the government as a mark of respect to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away on Thursday at 93. The governor also announced seven days of state mourning from August 16 to August 22.
Did Vajpayee participate in Bateshwar on 27 August 1942?
He was released after giving a written statement that while he was a part of the crowd, he did not participate in the militant events in Bateshwar on 27 August 1942. Throughout his life, including after he became prime minister, Vajpayee has labelled the allegation a false rumour.