<p>President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among several dignitaries who paid tributes to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his second death anniversary on Sunday.</p>.<p>They were joined by several Union ministers and other leaders at 'Sadaiv Atal', the memorial to Vajpayee in the national capital, in paying respects to him.</p>.<p>Modi said India will always remember his outstanding service and efforts towards the nation’s progress.</p>.<p>"Tributes to beloved Atal Ji on his Punya Tithi. India will always remember his outstanding service and efforts towards our nation’s progress," Modi tweeted.</p>.<p>Vajpayee, the first BJP prime minister, had passed away on this day in 2018.</p>.<p>A statesman and saffron stalwart, he was fondly remembered by other senior BJP leaders.</p>.<p>Home Minister Amit Shah said the country for the first time saw "good governance" being implemented across the nation under Vajpayee.</p>.<p>The Modi government is striving for the welfare of the poor and good governance by keeping his ideas at the centre of its work, Shah added.</p>.<p>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Vajpayee's tremendous contribution towards pubic life and India’s development will always be cherished, and his vision for the country will continue to inspire coming generations.</p>
<p>President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among several dignitaries who paid tributes to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his second death anniversary on Sunday.</p>.<p>They were joined by several Union ministers and other leaders at 'Sadaiv Atal', the memorial to Vajpayee in the national capital, in paying respects to him.</p>.<p>Modi said India will always remember his outstanding service and efforts towards the nation’s progress.</p>.<p>"Tributes to beloved Atal Ji on his Punya Tithi. India will always remember his outstanding service and efforts towards our nation’s progress," Modi tweeted.</p>.<p>Vajpayee, the first BJP prime minister, had passed away on this day in 2018.</p>.<p>A statesman and saffron stalwart, he was fondly remembered by other senior BJP leaders.</p>.<p>Home Minister Amit Shah said the country for the first time saw "good governance" being implemented across the nation under Vajpayee.</p>.<p>The Modi government is striving for the welfare of the poor and good governance by keeping his ideas at the centre of its work, Shah added.</p>.<p>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Vajpayee's tremendous contribution towards pubic life and India’s development will always be cherished, and his vision for the country will continue to inspire coming generations.</p>