President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday extended warm greetings to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 90th birthday.
"Warm greetings and good wishes to Shri A.B.Vajpayee on his bday; may the Almighty bless him with happiness and good health #PresidentMukherjee," tweeted President Mukherjee.
Earlier on Wednesday, the president's office had confirmed that Vajpayee will be conferred with the country's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier this month declared that 'Good Governance Day' will be observed on Vajpayee's birthday.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app