Names ashes immersion spot near Sabarmati as ‘Atal Ghat’
Gujarat CM Vijaybhai Rupani leads late ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s urn procession
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijabhai Rupani led the procession of urn containing the ashes of late former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s mortal remains from Golwad in Khadia locality to Sabarmati Riverfront here today.
A large number of people, forgetting their difference of castes and creeds, joined the procession and condolence meeting, as a respect to the national leader, showering roses and chanting ‘Bharat Mata-ki Jai’.
The ashes were immersed in presence of BJP State President, Ministers, Sants and Mahants on the banks of the Sabarmati.
Rupani announced that the spot where the ashes were immersed will be developed in cooperation with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation as ‘Atal Ghat’. He read out a poem of late Vajpayee, ‘Bharat Zamin Ka Tukda Nahi, Jeeta Jagta Rashtrapurush Hey’.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.