Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee announced his retirement from electoral politics at a gathering of his supporters in Mumbai.
Mr Vajpayee served as India’s top elected official from 1998 to 2004.
Mr Vajpayee’s announcement was unexpected despite his failing health, and coupled with the anticipated weekend resignation of current BJP president Lal Krishna Advani.
Mr Vajpayee served as India’s top elected official from 1998 to 2004.
Mr Vajpayee’s announcement was unexpected despite his failing health, and coupled with the anticipated weekend resignation of current BJP president Lal Krishna Advani.
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