PM Modi releases commemorative coin to honour Atal Bihari Vajpayee Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released a commemorative coin worth Rs. 100 as a tribute to late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a day before his 94th birth anniversary.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released a commemorative Rs.100 Coin as a tribute to late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a day before his 94th birth anniversary.The commemorative coin has the Emblem of India on its front face while the reverse side of the coin has a portrait of Vajpayee and his name inscribed in both Devanagari and Roman.Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said: "Our mind is not ready to believe that Atal Ji is no longer with us. He was a stalwart loved and respected across all sections of society."He further said that over decades Vajpayee's voice remained the voice of the people. "As a speaker, he was unparalleled. He is among the best orators our nation has produced," the Prime Minister added.Prime Minister Modi stated that a long part of Vajpayee's career was spent in the opposition benches, but he always spoke about national interest.