Coin in honour of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, released a commemorative coin in honour of former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Speaking on the occasion, Modi said that our minds are not ready to believe that Shri Vajpayee is no longer with us. He was a stalwart loved and respected across all sections of society, he added.  He said that over decades, Vajpayee's voice remained the voice of the people. As a speaker, he was unparalleled. He is among the best orators our nation has produced, the Prime Minister added.  
He added that Vajpayee's career was spent in the opposition benches, but he always spoke about national interest. The Prime Minister said that Shri Vajpayee wanted democracy to be supreme. He expressed confidence that Shri Vajpayee will continue to be an inspiration for all of us.