Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Download or read book Atal Bihari Vajpayee written by A.K Gandhi and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atal Bihari Vajpayee (born 25 December 1924) is an Indian statesman who was the 10th Prime Minister of India; first for 13 days in 1996 and then from 1998 to 2004. A leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP); he is the first Prime Minister from outside the Indian National Congress party to serve a full five-year term. A parliamentarian for over four decades; Vajpayee was elected to the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India's Parliament) nine times; and twice to the Rajya Sabha (upper house). He also served as the Member of Parliament for Lucknow; Uttar Pradesh; until 2009; when he retired from active politics due to health concerns. Vajpayee was one amongst the founder members of erstwhile Bharatiya Jana Sangh; which he had also headed. He was also the Minister of External Affairs in the cabinet of Morarji Desai. When Janata government collapsed; Vajpayee restarted the Jana Sangh as the Bharatiya Janata Party in 1980. On 25 December 2014 the office of President of India announced the Bharat Ratna award; India's highest civilian honour; to Vajpayee. In a special gesture; the President of India conferred Bharat Ratna to Atal Bihari Vajpayee in his residence on 27 March 2015. His birthday; 25 December; was declared "Good Governance Day". Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac by Honoré de Balzac: In this collection, Honoré de Balzac presents a selection of his acclaimed short stories, showcasing his incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. With its rich language and engaging narratives, this book is a must-read for fans of classical literature. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac": Collection of Short Stories: The book features a collection of acclaimed short stories by Honoré de Balzac. Vivid Storytelling and Character Development: The stories showcase Balzac's incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. Useful for Literature Enthusiasts: The book is useful for fans of classical literature and those interested in the works of Balzac. Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist and playwright who is regarded as one of the greatest writers of Western literature. His book, Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac, is highly regarded for its captivating storytelling and rich language.