PM Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary. "Remembering Atal Ji on his Punya Tithi (death anniversary). His dedication and spirit of service towards the all-round progress of India continues to inspire everyone in building developed and self-reliant India," he said. Vajpayee passed away on August 16, 2018.