Atal Bihari Vajpayee to be cremated at Smriti Sthal: Celebs react on Twitter
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away at the age of 93 yesterday, August 16. The veteran BJP leader, who died in the national capital after prolonged illness, suffered pneumonia and multi-organ failure, according to doctors at AIIMS.
Celebrities from different walks of life took to Twitter to express their grief. Here's what Twitterati had to say.
India is at a great loss today. Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee ji’s contributions to our nation have been innumerable. Thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 16, 2018
T 2902 - Atal Bihari Vajpai (1924 - 2018 ) भावपूर्ण श्रधांजलि ; एक महान नेता , प्रख्यात कवि , अद्भुत वक्ता व प्रवक्ता , मिलनसार व्यक्तित्व ।बाबूजी के प्रशंसक , और बाबूजी उनके .. An admirer of my Father's works and vice versa ; gentle nature, strong fiery in his speeches pic.twitter.com/KtH9HEABkd
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 16, 2018
For The Poet Prime Minister of our country, love you Baapji...https://t.co/IKTYouMdiy pic.twitter.com/kLO4JAHvNu
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 16, 2018
A sombre day for us as we mourn the loss of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji and Legendary Indian Captain Ajit Wadekar sir. May your souls rest in peace. India and its millions will always remember you fondly. ????????
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 16, 2018
How #AtalBihariVajpayee came to my rescuehttps://t.co/wnqdCEtBtq pic.twitter.com/b4Ubt94Tru
— Markandey Katju (@mkatju) August 16, 2018
A prolific poet, wise prime minister, statesman & above all a giant leader who was admired by all across political spectrum. End of an era. -Sg #AtalBihariVajpayee
— Sadhguru (@SadhguruJV) 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
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, 2018The most respected man Indian democracy has seen has gone to God's .We miss u .You are the biggest superstar I have ever shot..Atalji RIP pic.twitter.com/VLUqeZ1lN6
— priyadarshan (@priyadarshandir) August 16, 2018
That says it all!!! pic.twitter.com/fgnp57snxw
— Shobhaa De (@DeShobhaa) August 17, 2018
Glad Atal Bihari Vajpayee left active politics before twitter arrived. His beautiful legacy remains intact. As he remains the last Indian leader who was not trolled.
— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) August 17, 2018
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