Sportspersons React to Passing of Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Published 08/16/2018, 9:53 AM EDT

Former India prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has reportedly passed away at the age of 93. Vajpayee had been taken ill the previous day and was on life support.

Vajpayee, a three-time Prime Minister, had been admitted to a premier hospital with kidney tract infection and chest congestion on June 11.

Vajpayee was a hugely respected figure in India. Among fellow politicians and important figures, several sportspersons paid tribute to the 93-year old on Twitter

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The Indian Cricket Team and BCCI condoles the sad demise of former India Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Atalji dedicated his life in service of the nation.
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 16, 2018

My Favourite PM is no more….R.I.P 😔#AtalBihariVajpayee
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 16, 2018

India is at a great loss today. Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee ji’s contributions to our nation have been innumerable. Thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 16, 2018

#AtalBihariVajpayee ji – A leader par excellence, a daring PM who made Pokhran possible, a highly principled politician & a poet of inspirational grit who was admired across party lines.
His demise is an irreparable loss, and marks the end of an era. ॐ शांति शांति 🙏
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 16, 2018

Deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee ji. His values and ideologies will be remembered forever.
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) August 16, 2018

#AtalBihariVajpayee ji lived every minute of his life in service of the nation. His poems and oratory skills were par excellence. There is so much for us to learn from his life. He was in every sense a 'Bharat Ratna'. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/Aa1B5DltUe
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) August 16, 2018

A sad day for the country, as we lose one of our greatest leaders. #AtalBihariVajpayee contributed so much for the betterment of the country. May his soul rest in peace 🙏🏻
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 16, 2018

One of the finest leaders, India has ever had. Feel a lot of gratitude for the love he showered upon me and also wished well for me in an election rally. The nation will miss him. Condolences to his loved ones #AtalBihariVaajpayee pic.twitter.com/Rr03FrfYWP
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) August 16, 2018

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It's been a sad week, the demise of one of India's finest leaders "Mr. Vajpayee" is heartbreaking. #RIPVajpayee
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) August 16, 2018

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Leaders live exemplary life to make our world better & that’s what #AtalBihariVajpayee ji did for India. Most of us grew up in his remarkable leadership and saw our country shaping up in a super power! It’s end of an Era & a moment of extreme grief! #RIP #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/K1imIcfm9I
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) August 16, 2018

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