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 did Vajpayee’s government last for 13 months?

In 1998, BJP headed the National Democratic Alliance government. This time Vajpayee’s government lasted for 13-months. The NDA government had to resign after losing a vote of confidence by a single vote. The 13-month Vajpayee government will be remembered for successfully conducting nuclear tests in Pokhran.

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.

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.

Why is Vajpayee’s birthday on 25 December?

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.

What is the condition of Ajay Vajpayee in hospital?

Vajpayee was hospitalised at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi (AIIMS) for a chest infection and fever on 6 February 2009. He was put on ventilator support as his condition worsened but he eventually recuperated and was later discharged.

Where did Vajpayee go to school as a child?

His grandfather, Pandit Shyam Lal Vajpayee, had migrated to Morena, Gwalior from his ancestral village of Bateshwar, Uttar Pradesh. His father, Krishna Bihari Vajpayee, was a school teacher in his hometown. Vajpayee did his schooling at the Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Gwalior.