India says farewell to its political titan; Atal Bihari Vajpayee cremated with full state honours at Smriti Sthal

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was cremated with full state honours at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal on the banks of the Yamuna. End of an era: Former PM #AtalBihariVajpayee's

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was cremated with full state honours at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal on the banks of the Yamuna.

End of an era: Former PM #AtalBihariVajpayee's funeral pyre lit at Smriti Sthal.

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His adopted daughter Namita Bhattacharya lit the funeral pyre and the poet-politician was given a gun salute.

Adopted daughter Namita Bhattacharya performs last rites of late PM #AtalBihariVajpayee at Smriti Sthal in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/PpQCALj682

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His body was shifted from his residence to the BJP headquarters this morning, where scores of leaders, cutting across party lines, paid tribute to the leader through the day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah walked beside the coffin as it was brought to Smriti Sthal.

#Delhi | People gather in large numbers during the funeral procession of former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee to Smriti Sthal.

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The mortal remains of former PM #AtalBihariVajpayee being taken to Smriti Sthal for funeral. PM Modi, Amit Shah along with other officials take part in the procession.

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Vajpayee, a stalwart of the BJP, passed away on Thursday after battling a prolonged illness at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. He breathed his last at the age of 93.

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