Lucknow, Aug. 16 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday paid tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Lok Bhavan on his eighth death anniversary, recalling his contribution to national security, democratic values and public life.

Paying homage to Vajpayee, Yogi said, "Today marks the death anniversary of the late former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. On this occasion, while paying homage to his memory, we offer our humble tributes at his feet on behalf of the state government and the people of the state..."

Recalling Vajpayee's early political journey, the Chief Minister said, "He began his public life with a Satyagraha led by Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee against the implementation ...