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This thread is dedicated to one of the most underrated Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose tenure from 1998-2004 created a road map for the new India. We will discuss in details, his ideas, policies & vision which was far ahead of his era.
Iron Man of India🙏🏼
This thread is dedicated to one of the most underrated Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose tenure from 1998-2004 created a road map for the new India. We will discuss in details, his ideas, policies & vision which was far ahead of his era.
Iron Man of India🙏🏼
When we talk about Vajpayee ji the first thing which comes to our mind is the Pokhran Nuclear test. No PM before him had the courage to conduct a test & take the West head on. Nuclear test changed India forever & it was a stepping stone in India's journey to become Super Power.
Most of you must not be aware that conducting a nuclear test wasn't so easy. US Ambassador says after his meeting with Vajpayee in 1996, he was convinced that Vajpayee will conduct the Nuclear test & US ensured Vajpayee doesn't come to power. 13 days in office & his govt fell
PV Narsimha Rao was pure mercenary of US coz the IMF had bailed out India in 1991 & he had no courage to against US.
Vajpayee said a country like India cannot be afraid of economic sanctions, we should look ahead for our future. US put sanctions on India but that didn't affect us
Vajpayee said a country like India cannot be afraid of economic sanctions, we should look ahead for our future. US put sanctions on India but that didn't affect us
Another important event in Vajpayee era was 1999 Kargil war & many war veterans describe Vajpayee as tactical genius who turned a strategic loss into a massive victory. Army played a huge role but even Air Force & Navy played vital role in that war.
Plus his diplomacy was crucial
Plus his diplomacy was crucial
Navy's role in 1999 Kargil war is less known to majority. Navy created a blockade around the Pakistan sea coast which blocked goods carrier ships to Pak.
Pak was short of fuel & their fuel reserve was almost less than a week. They had to withdraw frm war, as they couldn't sustain
Pak was short of fuel & their fuel reserve was almost less than a week. They had to withdraw frm war, as they couldn't sustain
Looking at economic parameters, Vajpayee's economic performance was far superior to that of PVNR & Manmohan Singh era. When Vajpayee handed over economy to MMS, GDP growth rate was 8%+ & inflation was less than 4%
When MMS handed over to Modi GDP was 5% & inflation was around 10%
When MMS handed over to Modi GDP was 5% & inflation was around 10%
Look at the inflation figures of the Vajpayee era, the rate was constantly under 4%. Whereas if you see inflation in the Manmohan Singh era, it was mainly in double digits. The difference lies in the policies of both the Prime Ministers.
Clearly Vajpayee was miles above Manmohan
Clearly Vajpayee was miles above Manmohan
Lets look at Dollar prices during the Vajpayee era and compare it with the Manmohan era.
1998- ₹ 39.5
2004- ₹ 44.5
2014- ₹ 63
During 6 yr tenure of Vajpayee the difference in dollar price was just ₹5 wheras Manmohan made Dollar prices to rise 1.5 times compared to ABV era
1998- ₹ 39.5
2004- ₹ 44.5
2014- ₹ 63
During 6 yr tenure of Vajpayee the difference in dollar price was just ₹5 wheras Manmohan made Dollar prices to rise 1.5 times compared to ABV era
Similarly, lets compare the Petrol prices in Vajpayee era with the Manmohan's era
1998- ₹ 24
2004- ₹ 35
2014- ₹ 77
Petrol prices hiked by ₹ 10 in the Vajpayee era whereas petrol prices almost doubled by the end of Manmohan era. By 2013 it was above 80, with petrol bonds 😏
1998- ₹ 24
2004- ₹ 35
2014- ₹ 77
Petrol prices hiked by ₹ 10 in the Vajpayee era whereas petrol prices almost doubled by the end of Manmohan era. By 2013 it was above 80, with petrol bonds 😏
One of the flagship project of Vajpayee era was Golden Quadrilateral project where all four metro cities were connected by national highway. Vajpayee said better infrastructure is the only way to bring development. Modi has continued whr Vajpayee ji left. Our Infra getting strong
Another flagship scheme was Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, where 171k habitats were identified which could be connected via roads & since its inception in 2001, 166k habitats are being connected wid roads, which brings rural India in the mainstream & its remarkable achievement
Vajpayee was fan of disinvestment whr he said Gov's job is to govern & not to run businesses. He sold many imp PSU to private sector which accelerated growth in those sectors, especially telecom.
Modi has taken forward same legacy whr recently Air India was sold to Tata Group.
Modi has taken forward same legacy whr recently Air India was sold to Tata Group.
Vajpayee was the architect of the telecom revolution in India, whr he opened the telecom market in 1999 & his IT policy Act of 2000 was the stepping stone for today's digital India whr policies were made for e-commerce & digital currency. Modi once again working on same principle
In 2021, India's first river linking project got all the necessary approvals & in Budget 2022, Nirmala ji allocated funds for the river linking project. The foundation stone was laid by Vajpayee, who envisioned how we can control draughts & flood, to conserve river water
Manmohan Singh put complete roadblock in the river linking project saying there are environmental issues to realise this project. Manmohan was always driven by the NGO's who are the backbone of the Left ecosystem which will try to stall all important infra projects of India.
Let's not forget that it was Vajpayee ji who started excavation of the Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya, the ASI report of 2003 presented irrefutable evidences in the court whr finally the judgement came in the favour of Shree Ram. Unfortunately Vajpayee ji passed a year before the verdict
Another game changer was the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan whr kids in the age group of 6-14 yrs were entitled to get free elementary education. Within 4 years of its launch, the drop out rate came down by 60%. India started its new journey towards educating rural India.
Vajpayee played important role in the Indo-China relationship. He was instrumental in 1979 as External Affairs Minister & in 2003, he laid another foundation stone in the trade between 2 emerging economies. This policy definitely helped both the nations in overcoming trade issues
Vajpayee was also a genius when it comes to foreign policies. He had set a perfect balance in his relationship with US & Russia. US which had initially put sanctions after Pokhran test, had withdrawn those sanctions & were extending their hand in trade & military agreements.
In 2003, India signed an agreement with Tajikistan Gov to operate Air Bases in Tajikistan which were abandoned by Russia in 1980's. They paid 10 Million dollar to develop Farkhor Air base & later spent 70 Million to develop Ayin Airbase, right on the head of Pakistan.
In 2002, Vajpayee signed a strategic Military agreement with United States where logistic information, military information will be shared between the two countries. It was very crucial step to counter Pakistan on the international level & now India was emerging as a vital player
Last but not least, April 2002, BJP National Convention in Goa, whr Modi offered to resign as Guj CM, there were mixed reaction in BJP
Vajpayee explicitly said that India doesn't need to prove its secularism to anyone. He supported Modi saying 'let msg be clear, Hindutva is back'
Vajpayee explicitly said that India doesn't need to prove its secularism to anyone. He supported Modi saying 'let msg be clear, Hindutva is back'
Apologies for another long thread but I have highlighted most areas from economics, policies, infrastructure, foreign policies, war, Hindutva, etc. Whr Vajpayee ji played a huge role in taking India forward.
He is an Iron Man of India
Pls RT, like & comment to share your views.
He is an Iron Man of India
Pls RT, like & comment to share your views.
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