Bollywood celebrities grieve the death of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a moderate face in saffron politics and the first non-Congress prime minister to complete a full term in office, died here on Thursday after a prolonged illness, AIIMS authorities said. He was 93. “It is with profound grief that we inform about the sad demise of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at 5.05 p.m. on 16.08.2018,” an AIIMS press statement said.

The statement said Vajpayee was admitted on June 11 and was stable in the last nine weeks. “Unfortunately, his condition deteriorated over the last 36 hours and he was put on life support system. Despite the best of efforts, we have lost him today.” Vajpayee, a diabetic patient, was undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). His condition worsened further on Wednesday evening with leaders from across the political spectrum thronging the hospital and enquiring about his health.

The former Prime Minister, whose birthday on December 25 is celebrated as Good Governance Day, was honoured with the Bharat Ratna in 2014 at his home.

Apart from politicians, Bollywood celebs too have mourned over his loss on social media. Here are the tweets by all those celebs who expressed their heartfelt condolences over the sad news.

Heartfelt condolences to #AtalBihariVajpayee ji's family and dear ones. May his soul rest in peace. 🙏

— arjunk26 (@arjunk26) August 16, 2018

Extremely saddened to learn of the passing away of former Prime Minister Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. Apart from being one of the greatest statesman India has seen, he was a great man of ‘Peace’. He spread love everywhere he went… May he rest in peace. 🙏#AtalBihariVaajpayeeJi pic.twitter.com/7XlGlGZC2I

— Kapil Sharma (@kapils5690) August 16, 2018

Former Prime Minister Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee's visionary ideas and contributions for India were truly remarkable. The nation will always remember… #RIP
My thoughts and condolences to the family.

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) August 16, 2018

Today we lost a great statesman, poet and orator. A man who dreamed of a glorious nation and strived to take us on the path to prosperity. Rest in Peace #AtalBihariVajpayee ji. pic.twitter.com/nOqeCg7FJW

— Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) August 16, 2018

RIP #AtalBihariVaajpayeeJi 😇🙏 A leader par excellence! India will miss you. The world will miss you.

— Pulkit Samrat (@PulkitSamrat) August 16, 2018

Our respected, ex PM, poet, scholar and a true gentleman Bharat Ratna Atalji passed away and with him passed away an entire era of politeness, diplomacy and erudition in politics. It's a moment of great grief for our nation. May his soul rest in eternal peace. ॐ शांति 🙏🙏🙏

— Renuka Shahane (@renukash) August 16, 2018

RIP #AtalBihariVaajpayeeJi .. you will be remembered as one of India’s greatest leaders, as an exemplary statesman, as a tour de force for peace and unity and most of all as a genuine, warm, approachable human being.

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 16, 2018

Over come with such deep sadness..
Bharat has lost its Ratan #Atalji🙏
..
“मौत की उमर क्या है? दो पल भी नहीं,
ज़िन्दगी सिलसिला, आज कल की नहीं
मैं जी भर जिया, मैं मन से मरूं,
लौटकर आऊँगा, कूच से क्यों डरूं?” #अटल_बिहारी_बाजपेयी #AtalBihariVaajpayee pic.twitter.com/eTkzyAJRy8

— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) August 16, 2018

Indeed a big loss for our country as we pay our last tribute to #AtalBihariVajpayee ji. He was a close family friend and his legacy will forever be remembered. Thank you for your selfless service, sir! My heartfelt condolence to everyone.

— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) August 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/zmilap/status/1030070817948938245

One of the few statesman who brought dignity and esteem to politics. His dream and steadfast application of Road connectivity changed and continues to change millions of lives in our country. Bowing with respect to our beloved leader #AtalBihariVajpayee ji.

— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) August 16, 2018

#Atalji. Fine orator, statesman and a gentle heavyweight.
मैं जी भर जिया, मैं मन से मरूं,
लौटकर आऊँगा, कूच से क्यों डरूं?

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) August 16, 2018

A true legend, respected statesman, phenomenal poet, tall leader beyond stature, respected by even his strongest critics and rivals…#Atalji passes on. Leaving behind a legacy of greatness that will inspire generations forever! #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/JewgmAKQjl

— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) August 16, 2018

It is rare to find love and respect across the entire politcal spectrum.

Atalji, was the rarest of them all.

Alvida #AtalBihariVajpayee.

— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) August 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/eshagupta2811/status/1030067604768129027

I’m saddened to hear the demise of a great statesman Shri.Vajpayee ji. May his soul Rest In Peace.

— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) August 16, 2018

Extremely saddened to learn of the passing away of former Prime Minister Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. Apart from being one of the greatest statesman India has seen, he was a great man of ‘Peace’. He spread love everywhere he went… May he rest in peace. 🙏#AtalBihariVaajpayee pic.twitter.com/6DX03wi2Zx

— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) August 16, 2018

RIP #AtalBihariVaajpayee ji! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻respects and prayers for a true leader.

— Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) August 16, 2018

A Titan has departed. There was more impact and gravitas in the pauses between his words, than there are in the petty political speeches we hear these days. #AtalBihariVaajpayee

— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) August 16, 2018

Rishitulya purva pradhan mantri Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji ke swargwas ki vaarta sunke mujhe aise (cont) https://t.co/1w1sEjs1eB

— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) August 16, 2018

“Let no one challenge India's secularism.” – Atal Bihari Vajpayee #Salute #Respect
Growing up in India in the 1980’s and 90’s one can never forget what a deep impact #AtalBihariVaajpayee ji made on us… he was a great statesman and leader. #RIP

— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) August 16, 2018

We are lucky that we had #AtalBihariVajpayee ji as our leader. Pray that you return to India in another life🙏 pic.twitter.com/SttmTsBLlD

— Priya Gupta (@priyagupta999) August 16, 2018

May his soul rest in peace!