Atal Bihari Vajpayee, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?
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According to a credible source, the former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the political figure's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 21/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Vajpayee for Person of the Year?
The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 99-year-old political figure, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Vajpayee so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the political figure have already been named ‘Indian Of The Year’ by some major Indian newspapers and even ‘Gwalior Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Gwalior (Atal Bihari Vajpayee's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the political figure was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“#VajpayeePOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 20 Nov 2024
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveAtal”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 20 Nov 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Atal Bihari Vajpayee?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 20 Nov 2024
Could 2024 officially be the Year of Atal Bihari Vajpayee?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2024 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2024?
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