PM Modi lauded Atal Bihari Vajpayee's centennial, praising his statesmanship and leadership. Vajpayee's pivotal role in India's 21st-century transition, including the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests, was highlighted. Modi emphasized Vajpayee's prioritizing ideology over power and commitment to constitutional values, even amidst political opposition. His legacy includes advancements in IT and infrastructure projects like the Golden Quadrilateral.
