Lucknow, Aug. 16 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday paid tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Convention Centre in Lucknow, recalling his six-decade-long political career and his commitment to public service, democratic values and national interest.

Speaking on the occasion, Adityanath said Vajpayee represented a clean and sincere style of politics and believed that political power should be used as an instrument of service rather than as an end in itself.

"On the occasion of Atal ji's 8th death anniversary, I pay humble tribute to his memory on behalf of the people of the state. His career in Indian politics spanned over six de...