Put him in front of a crowd anywhere in the world even now! and watch the years melt away in an instant.

Generations of politicians all over India have tried to model their oratorical skills on Vajpayee's legendary oratory. But truly, there can only be one Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Once at an election rally, when he was presented an ornate garland, he responded, "Main har (garland/also defeat) nahin, jeet lene aaya hoon."

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