Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away at 93, the poet politician leaves behind soulful poems

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, one of the most successful and loved Prime Ministers that India ever had, passed away today at the age of 93. He was admitted to AIIMS Delhi since nine weeks.

Mr. Vajpayee was suffering from urinal tract infection and chest congestion. His death came as a surprise to the entire nation. India is mourning this legend and praying that he rests in peace. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that India will never see a leader with such an aura again. The poet politician, as he was fondly called, has people going their hearts out remembering those poems which were many a times adapted by filmmakers in their films while a few touched a chord with many.

From his politician friends to his colleagues to an aam aadmi of the nation to media houses, all took to social media to pay their tributes to the tallest man of modern India.

As I watched the doctors announce the demise of my Baapji, I see an outpouring of grief for the poet-politician. Would it suffice to say he was one of the tallest leaders our Nation has known, for me maybe not. He taught me to be fearless, he nudged me to explore my full potential. Famous for his one liners, many a times he spoke with his eyes. I remember him with these lines because he hammered into me “Sangharsh path par jo mile ye bhi Sahi wo bhi sahi “. He will stay alive for me in my memories, in my adventures, every time I attempt something out of the box I will see the smile that made everyone fall in love with the legend - Atal Bihari Vajpayee

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It is my personal loss..
One of the greatest leaders ever,Atalji,is no more!
It was Shraddheya Atal ji,whose footsteps are followed by many like me.He is an inspiration to millions & encouraged&taught us how we can serve the last man with the weapon of democracy.
Shat Shat Naman! pic.twitter.com/uJDLS9vObp

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) August 16, 2018

Nation mourns the loss of former Prime Minister of India, Bharat Ratna #AtalBihariVajpayee

In this series of tweets, few verses written by the visionary, a leader par excellence and an inspiring poet अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी. Read more: https://t.co/mB9Cblh83M #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/PTIJwZ0XGg

— moneycontrol (@moneycontrolcom) August 16, 2018

Your ideals shall remain Atal. Your words & deeds shall remain with us forever.

Solemn tributes to Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee ji. You were and will remain a glowing icon for India. Prayers! pic.twitter.com/poeTYf2iSm

— Rajasthan Police (@PoliceRajasthan) August 16, 2018

One of India's most beloved Prime Ministers Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee is no more.A mix of intelligence, humility and humor, Atalji was the man of all seasons.May his soul rest in Peace?#अटल_बिहारी_वाजपेयी #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/ab3G6fURzn

— Geetika Swami (@SwamiGeetika) August 16, 2018

If the great Munshi Premchand was alive, he may have written a poignant essay on what is going on around Atalji at the moment or Atalji himself may have written a poem! why reduce the 'death' of a towering figure into a soap opera? #Atalji

— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) August 16, 2018

Not only was he a fierce and a just statesman, #BharatRatna #AtalBihariVajpayee also had a massive fan-following for the poet that he was. #RIPVajpayee pic.twitter.com/OFdCglaG2F

— News18 (@CNNnews18) August 16, 2018

India has lost its Ratna today. A stalwart who rose above party politics, a gentle statesman, a poet, an inspirational human being, a visionary , a legendary orator. He was loved by all whose lives he touched - a trait that distinguished him. RIP #AtalBihariVajpayee

— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) August 16, 2018

#AtalBihariVajpayee | An excellent orator and a statesman, Vajpayeeji retreated from public life after NDA’s loss in 2004 Lok Sabha election. He suffered a stroke in 2009 which left him speech impaired

In this series of tweets, we explore few verses written by अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी pic.twitter.com/f2fZWyjTKp

— moneycontrol (@moneycontrolcom) August 16, 2018

#अटल_बिहारी_वाजपेयी #AtalBihariVajpayee
Inspiration for many
Nation will always remember you sir pic.twitter.com/GK3m0mL102

— Shreyas Patel (@shreyaspatel_9) August 16, 2018

An institution has passed away. Everyone will miss you Atal ji.
Thanks for giving India a huge world recognition Sat Sat Naman ????#AatalBihariVajpayee #ripatalji #अटल_जी_अमर_रहें #अटल_बिहारी_वाजपेयी_जी pic.twitter.com/qNRdUddO2l

— ?? Charan Singh ?? (@TheWarriorCS) August 16, 2018

अटल जी के विचार, उनकी कविताएं, उनकी दूरदर्शिता और उनकी राजनीतिक कुशलता सदैव हम सबको प्रेरित व मार्गदर्शित करती रहेंगी। भारतीय राजनीति के ऐसे शिखर पुरुष को मैं कोटि-कोटि नमन करता हूँ और ईश्वर से उनकी दिवंगत आत्मा की शांति के लिए प्रार्थना करता हूँ। ॐ शांति शांति शांति

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 16, 2018