About 

• Birth: Born on 25^th December 1924 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. 
• Entry into Politics: Actively participated in the Quit India Movement (1942), which contributed to the end of British rule. 
• Early Career: Worked as a journalist for newspapers like Rashtradharma, Panchjanya, Swadesh, and Veer Arjun in 1947. 
• Political Journey: Joined the Bharatiya Jana Sangh in 1951 under the influence of Shyama Prasad Mookerjee. 
• Prime Minister of India: Served as Prime Minister twice, in 1996 and 1999. 
• Awards: 
  • Received the Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Award for Best Parliamentarian in 1994. 
  • Honored with the Padma Vibhushan in 1994 and the Bharat Ratna in 2015. 
• Legacy: Passed away on 16^th August 2018, remembered as a revered leader and role model for legislators.