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21 Little Known Facts Everyone Must Know About Atal Bihari Vajpayee
A great orator, a revered politician and an incredible human being, Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on 16 August 2018 and our nation lost one of the greatest leaders of all time. Today, all we are left with are his words of wisdom in the form of his poems. Today, on his 96th birth anniversary, here's remembering the journey of a legendary leader with some interesting facts about him that everyone must know.
A great orator, a revered politician and an incredible human being, Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on 16 August 2018 and our nation lost one of the greatest leaders of all time. Today, all we are left with are his words of wisdom in the form of his poems. Today, on his 96th birth anniversary, here's remembering the journey of a legendary leader with some interesting facts about him that everyone must know.
Born on Christmas Day
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was born on 25 December 1924 (Christmas day). Mahamana Madan Mohan Malviya and Nawaz SharifĄ¯s birthday is also on 25 December.
Write poetry in 10th standard
Vajpayee started writing poetry since childhood. When he was in 10th standard, he wrote his famous fiery poem Ą° Hindu Tan Man, Hindu Jeevan, Rag Rag Hindu- Mera ParichayĄą
Jailed for opposing British colonial rule
As a teenager, Vajpayee was jailed briefly for opposing British colonial rule. He flirted with communism before choosing to support the Rashtriya Swamyamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Jan Sangh.
Also fluent in Marathi
Vajpayee was fluent in Marathi as well. He translated the poems of Veer Savarkar from Marathi to Hindi.
Loved non-veg cuisines
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a Brahmin by birth but loved non-veg cuisines very much. His favourite food was Prawn and his favourite restaurant was Karim's in Old Delhi.
Quit India Movement
Atal Bihari Vajpayee and his elder brother participated in the Quit India Movement and were even imprisoned for a period of 23 days.
Editor of two monthlies
Vajpayee had been the editor of two monthliesĄĒRashtradharma and Panchjanya.
His father was his classmate
His father was his classmate. He and his father went to the same Law College (DAV College in Kanpur) together for their Law studies and they even shared the same room in the hostel.
Adopted a daughter
He never married but has an adopted daughter.
Nehru predicted he would be PM
When Atal Bihari Vajpayee delivered his maiden speech in the Indian Parliament, Jawaharlal Nehru (then Prime Minister of India) predicted that someday he would become the Prime Minister of India.
A great orator, a revered politician and an incredible human being, Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on 16 August 2018 and our nation lost one of the greatest leaders of all time. Today, all we are left with are his words of wisdom in the form of his poems. Today, on his 96th birth anniversary, here's remembering the journey of a legendary leader with some interesting facts about him that everyone must know.Read More
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was born on 25 December 1924 (Christmas day). Mahamana Madan Mohan Malviya and Nawaz SharifĄ¯s birthday is also on 25 December. Read More
Vajpayee started writing poetry since childhood. When he was in 10th standard, he wrote his famous fiery poem Ą° Hindu Tan Man, Hindu Jeevan, Rag Rag Hindu- Mera ParichayĄą Read More
As a teenager, Vajpayee was jailed briefly for opposing British colonial rule. He flirted with communism before choosing to support the Rashtriya Swamyamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Jan Sangh. Read More
Vajpayee was fluent in Marathi as well. He translated the poems of Veer Savarkar from Marathi to Hindi. Read More
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a Brahmin by birth but loved non-veg cuisines very much. His favourite food was Prawn and his favourite restaurant was Karim's in Old Delhi. Read More
Atal Bihari Vajpayee and his elder brother participated in the Quit India Movement and were even imprisoned for a period of 23 days. Read More
Vajpayee had been the editor of two monthliesĄĒ Rashtradharma and Panchjanya. Read More
His father was his classmate. He and his father went to the same Law College (DAV College in Kanpur) together for their Law studies and they even shared the same room in the hostel. Read More
He never married but has an adopted daughter. Read More
When Atal Bihari Vajpayee delivered his maiden speech in the Indian Parliament, Jawaharlal Nehru (then Prime Minister of India) predicted that someday he would become the Prime Minister of India. Read More
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