Happy birthday! Atal Bihari Vajpayee turns 99 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • New Delhi
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The iconic and legendary political figure turns 99 on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.

Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is celebrating his 99th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed political figures of his generation.

Popular political figure Atal Bihari Vajpayee has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 99th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Vajpayee, a cultural icon

Born in Gwalior on December 25, 1924, Atal Bihari Vajpayee's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Indian history. Vajpayee's not just a great political figure, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Atal hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Atal Bihari Vajpayee as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 99.

Happy Birthday, Atal, you're the best!

Atal Bihari Vajpayee career in pictures

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