Bollywood mourns the death of former Prime Minister of India Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee

The Bharat Ratna and former prime minister Atal Bihari Bajpayee, who has been breathed his last today (Thursday August 18) in AIIMS.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) was confirmed the news and issued a statement on the same. In the statement, it was written that the time of death was 5:05 pm.

The 93-year-old leader was admitted to AIIMS on July 11, 2018, with urinary track infection. Earlier AIIMS had issued a statement earlier that his health had deteriorated in the last 24 hours and that he was put on life support.

A leading poet, writer, thinker, orator and a veteran leader Vajpayee is the tallest leader in the BJP. He first became prime minister in 1996. He was also the president of Jana Sangh and is the first non Congress PM to have run the BJP led NDA government for full five  year term.

With his demise Bollywood celebs too have been expressing their grief through social media handles.

South megastar Rajinikanth offered his condolences and tweeted, “I’m saddened to hear the demise of a great statesman Shri Vajpayee ji. May his soul Rest in Peace.” These celebrities remembered his much-loved poetic streak.

Heavens got a prime minster to handle its affairs now. RIP Atal ji, one of the greatest politician our nation has had. Honour to have known you 💔🙏🏽

— Esha Gupta (@eshagupta2811) August 16, 2018

Deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. Heartfelt condolences to the family and dear ones of the great man.

— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) 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

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

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

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

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