Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Atal Bihari Vajpayee served as the Prime Minister of India (1998 - 2004). Explore their legacy and lasting impact on Indian politics.
Profile
Former Prime Minister
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Former Prime Minister of India (1998 - 2004)
Current Prime Minister
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India (since 2014, serving a third consecutive term since June 2024) — Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Background & Career
A founding figure of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Atal Bihari Vajpayee was known as much for his oratory and poetry as for his political career spanning over five decades.
As Prime Minister, his government conducted the Pokhran-II nuclear tests, launched the Golden Quadrilateral highway project, and pursued the Lahore peace process with Pakistan.
Personal & Education
Born 1924, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh · Died 2018
- Victoria College, Gwalior — Bachelor's degree
- DAV College, Kanpur — M.A. Political Science
Career Timeline
- 1980 – 1986
Founding President
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- 1977 – 1979
External Affairs Minister
Government of India
- 1996 – 1996
Prime Minister of India (1st term)
Government of India
- 1999 – 2004
Prime Minister of India (full term)
Government of India
