New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at his memorial 'Sadaiv Atal' in New Delhi. Vajpayee passed away on this day in 2018.

Singh also paid homage to the former PM, recalling his contribution to Indian democracy and national development.

In a post on X, the Defence Minister said, "On the death anniversary of the revered Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji, I offer him millions of salutations and a humble tribute."

"Atal Ji enriched Indian democracy through his thoughts and actions. Throughout his life, he worked with the spirit of 'Nation First, Always First.' For him, the fundamental purpose of politics was the nation's interest an...