What happened to Atal Bihari?

On 24 December 2018, a day before Atal Bihari’s 94th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released ₹100 coins in memory of him. After suffering from a chronic illness, he left this world forever on 16 August 2018.

Was Atal Vajpayee a Hindu right-wing leader?

Throughout his life, including after he became prime minister, Vajpayee has labelled the allegation a false rumour. In 1951, Vajpayee was seconded by the RSS, along with Deendayal Upadhyaya, to work for the newly formed Bharatiya Jana Sangh, a Hindu right-wing political party associated with the RSS.

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.

What were the issues that Atal Ji raised in his speech?

Atal Ji also raised concerns about the poor economic condition of the country. He lambasted the Congress party for not protecting the interest of the farmers, laborers’ and weaker sections of the society. He also attacked the Congress party for its divide and rule politics.

How to make contributions under Atal Bihari Pension Yojana?

Contributions under Atal Bihari Pension Yojana are made on a periodic basis by following a defined pension plan. The contributions are made on a monthly basis and usually range from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 5000.

Who can opt for migration to Atal Pension Yojana?

Subscribers falling in the age bracket of 18 to 40 years can opt for migration to Atal Pension Yojana. For a hassle free migration, it is important that you are lending your full support to the migration process.

When did Vajpayee become Minister of External Affairs?

In March 1977, Vajpayee became the minister of external affairs in the cabinet of Prime Minister Morarji Desai. He resigned in 1979, and the Janata alliance collapsed soon after.