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The press is either free, or it cannot be called the press at all: Vajpayee

On 27 January 2001, PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee delivered a speech at the inauguration of the International Press Institute Congress in New Delhi,...

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Islam has significantly contributed to Indian culture. It’s not foreign to us: Vajpayee in Iran

In April 2001, Atal Bihari Vajpayee delivered an address to the Majlis of the Islamic Republic of Iran, highlighting commonalities between India and...

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I want to assure the people of J&K—if mistakes were made, we will correct them: Vajpayee

On 15 August 2002, PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee delivered a speech outlining the many challenges facing India — from terrorism, poverty to natural...

19.10.2025 20

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Limits on nuclear programme today will tie our hands in future: Vajpayee on India-US deal

On 3 August 2005, Atal Bihari Vajpayee spoke in Lok Sabha and warned that the India-US nuclear deal could compromise India's strategic autonomy in the...

20.07.2025 10

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India hasn’t done much on privatising PSUs. Unprepared for 21st century: Vajpayee

On 1 April 2000, former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee spoke at the Conference of Chief Executives of Public Sector Enterprises, emphasising the need to...

06.07.2025 10

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Pakistan knows cost of hostility. Our govt won’t tolerate incursion: Vajpayee during Kargil War

In May 1999, Pakistani troops crossed the Line of Control in Kargil, occupying strategic heights. On 7 June 1999, then-Prime Minister Atal Bihari...

11.05.2025 10

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee