Today is the birthday of former Prime Minister of India and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This country has seen many leaders, this country has seen many Prime Ministers, but when it comes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, many qualities are seen together in one personality. A heartfelt poet, an excellent speaker and a great and great leader of the country in the future. Atal Bihari Vajpayee had established Bharatiya Janata Party on the basis of his unwavering faith, no matter how many struggles came, no matter how big the challenges were, his unwavering faith kept taking him forward. Today let us tell you 10 unheard stories of the same Atal Vishwas-
First story- When Indira stopped speaking
The best example of how quick-witted Atal Bihari Vajpayee was was seen when Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister. Once in Parliament, Indira Gandhi had made fun of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and raised questions about his speech style. He had said in the country’s Parliament that Atal Bihari Vajpayee gives speeches like Hitler and keeps waving his hands continuously. Now, if it had been any other leader, he might have remained silent and felt uncomfortable, but Atal gave such an answer that the entire Parliament erupted in laughter and Indira Gandhi kept watching. On Indira’s question, Atal Bihari Vajpayee said that Indira ji gives speeches by shaking her hands, have you ever heard anyone giving a speech by shaking her legs. Indira Gandhi had become silent and everyone was impressed by Atal’s prompt response.
Second story- Worrying about others more than yourself
Atal Bihari Vajpayee liked to live a very simple life. An example of this was seen in September 1992. This incident happened at a time when Chenab river was flooded in Akhnoor near Jammu. That flood was so strong that even a river bridge was washed away along with it. Then Atal Bihari Vajpayee went to visit that area. At that time people were being taken from one end to the other through motor boats. Now along with Atal Bihari Vajpayee, other BJP leaders were also present, so as soon as he sat in a motor boat with his other colleagues, the army said that only four people would be able to go at a time. Now, if Atal wanted, he could have easily asked any small leader to get off the boat, but he insisted and said, first cross them and then take me.
Third story- When distance was celebrated from Holi
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was also counted among very sensitive leaders. Everyone knew that he loved the festival of Holi, he had a deep connection with colors. But in 2002, when earthquake occurred in Bhuj, Gujarat, Atal was broken and distraught after seeing the devastation. It is said that Atal then went to Raj Bhawan in Nainital, there he did not play Holi even for a day, just wrote some poems and remained sitting silently.
Fourth story- Atal studied college with his father
Political stories certainly make Atal Bihari Vajpayee popular, but there is one story from his childhood which seems quite surprising. This incident happened at the time when Atal was studying law. Kanpur When Atal was studying law diligently in DAV College, his father also used to sit on the bench next to him. Yes, father and son had studied law together and both used to live in the same hostel.
Fifth story- Manmohan called Bhishma Pitamah of politics
Lovers of Atal Bihari Vajpayee used to call him by many names. But there was one name which was used only by those close to him. His close friends always addressed him as Baap Ji. Former Prime Minister of the country Manmohan Singh had even called him Bhishma Pitamah of Indian politics.
Sixth story- When Atal was trapped in the election ticket
Former councilor Govind Pandey had also told an excellent story related to Atal. Actually, Suresh Tiwari, who was the MLA from Cantt area, was yearning to contest the elections. In such a situation, he asked his father Shri Niwas Tiwari to meet Atal ji. Now Srinivas was an old worker of the Sangh and had close relations with Vajpayee. In such a situation, when Srinivas met Atal, he folded his hands in front of him and said that till date I have never asked for anything in my life. Actually, he was hesitant to express his views, in such a situation, Atal ji in his own style held both his hands and said that if he has not asked for anything till date, then do not ask for anything in future also. Atal Bihari Vajpayee had come to know that Suresh Tiwari wanted to contest the elections, in such a situation he just said – go, your work will be done. Later Suresh Tiwari got the election ticket.
Seventh story- Debate between Nehru and Atal
Atal Bihari Vajpayee also had a very interesting chemistry with Pandit Nehru. This is from 1957 when Atal reached the Parliament of the country for the first time. Because of his good Hindi, he very soon created a different identity for himself. Nehru also liked his Hindi a lot, but once in the Parliament when Nehru criticized Jan Sangh, Atal gave a cheeky reply and said that I know Pandit ji does Shirshasana every day. I have no problem with this, but don’t look at my party picture upside down. Now at that time, Pandit Nehru had not expected such a reply from Atal Bihari Vajpayee, but he also smiled and the matter ended.
Eighth story- When the groom told VP Singh
Although in politics it is not easy to show calmness even in difficult times, but Atal Bihari Vajpayee had mastered this task. This is from 1984 when after the death of Indira Gandhi, Congress got the historic mandate of 401 seats. Lal Krishna Advani had told him at that time that this was not the Lok Sabha but the elections for the condolence meeting. But Congress being so strong was troubling BJP. In such a situation, it was decided that coalition politics would be taken forward. Talked to VP Singh, after much persuasion he agreed. But then a journalist had asked Atal at the time of elections, if BJP became the largest party in this election, would he himself be the PM candidate? Smiling at that question, Vajpayee had said that the groom of this wedding procession is VP Singh.
Ninth story- Vajpayee was there to convince Mamna
Atal Bihari Vajpayee had another specialty. He knew the art of persuading all the leaders. in today’s time Mamata Banerjee We see him so aggressive, even at that time his anger was at its peak. Senior journalist Umesh Upadhyay has told similar stories on many occasions. In fact, when Mamata was the Railway Minister and there was a BJP government in the country, there were protests from her side every other day. Would get angry with any conversation. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was also very fed up with this, so he sent his most trusted confidant George Fernandes to Mamata, but Mamata Banerjee clearly refused to meet him. In such a situation, one day without informing Vajpayee himself reached Mamta’s house, he did not meet Mamta there but he definitely met her mother. It is said that then Atal Bihari Vajpayee touched the feet of Mamata Banerjee’s mother and laughingly said, your daughter is very mischievous and troubles her a lot. It is believed that Vajpayee’s style had completely calmed Mamata’s anger.
10th story- Political drama happened in the plane
Another incident of 1993 has been much discussed. Then elections were going on in Himachal Pradesh, Vajpayee traveled in a small plane of JK Singhania Company of Kanpur. with them BJP Leader Balbir Punj was also travelling. The destination was Dharamshala but the pilot lost his way. At that time the pilot immediately explained everything to Punj in detail. Then Punj just said that do not take this plane to China. Meanwhile, Atal ji’s eyes opened and he understood the entire sentence. Like always, Atal Bihari Vajpayee said in a light tone that this would be very good, the news will be published that Vajpayee will go in the dead gun carriage.
