Must-Know Facts About Atal Bihari Vajpayee

He was born on Christmas Day (December 25, 1924) and got a special day named "Good Governance Day" for his good work.

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He started writing fiery poetry in 10th grade, including the famous "Hindu Tan Man" poem.

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Vajpayee was imprisoned for 23 days for their active involvement in the Quit India Movement.

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Before politics, he worked on the magazines Rastradharma and Panchjanya.

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Jawaharlal Nehru predicted Vajpayee's future as India's Prime Minister after his first parliamentary speech.

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He became the first Indian politician to deliver a speech in Hindi at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

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When he was Prime Minister, India conducted a successful nuclear test, Operation Shakti, in Rajasthan's Pokhran.

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He served 47 years as an MP, elected 11 times from the Lok Sabha and twice from the Rajya Sabha.

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In 1996, he served as Prime Minister for only 13 days.

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Vajpayee is the only one elected to Lok Sabha from four states: UP, MP, Gujarat, and Delhi.

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Must-Know Facts About Atal Bihari Vajpayee

He was born on Christmas Day (December 25, 1924) and got a special day named "Good Governance Day" for his good work.

Born

He started writing fiery poetry in 10th grade, including the famous "Hindu Tan Man" poem.

Poetry in 10th Standard

Vajpayee was imprisoned for 23 days for their active involvement in the Quit India Movement.

Quit India Movement

Before politics, he worked on the magazines Rastradharma and Panchjanya.

Magazine Editor

Jawaharlal Nehru predicted Vajpayee's future as India's Prime Minister after his first parliamentary speech.

Nehru's Prediction

He became the first Indian politician to deliver a speech in Hindi at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

UN Hindi Speech

When he was Prime Minister, India conducted a successful nuclear test, Operation Shakti, in Rajasthan's Pokhran.

Operation Shakti

He served 47 years as an MP, elected 11 times from the Lok Sabha and twice from the Rajya Sabha.

47 Years in Parliament

In 1996, he served as Prime Minister for only 13 days.

PM for 13 days

Vajpayee is the only one elected to Lok Sabha from four states: UP, MP, Gujarat, and Delhi.

Four-State Lok Sabha Elected

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