Vajpayee's tenure has seen a radical change in foreign policy, a robust economy and a resolve to find peace with Pakistan. rediff.com salutes the leader of the nation.

• 'Vajpayee is a father figure' 'Vajpayeeji's prestige has soared as never before. He simply doesn't have any peers,' says Nitish Kumar. • 'Vajpayee is the best PM after Nehru' 'Vajpayee does not think in communal terms. That is why we hope he achieves success in the mission he has embarked upon in Kashmir,' says Hurriyat chairman Abbas Ansari. • Why India Feels So Good 'When politicians do good work, surely something must be right with India!' says Amberish K Diwanji. • Vajpayee's TIATA factor 'Unlike with Congress prime ministers, the BJP and Vajpayee don't go around tomtoming that there is no alternative to them. In fact, their message is that There Is A Terrible Alternative,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy. • 'Atalji loves to laugh his heart out' • 'He is a man of vision and commitment'

Poet, Visionary & PM Celebrating Atal Bihari Vajpayee's life   Atal Bihari Vajpayee, 79 Exclusive images from the rich and colourful life of Vajpayee.  24 Years Ago | PM Visits an Old Friend  Vajpayee at the UN | The PM in China  Wooing the Nagas |  PM in New York • PM takes special look at LoC Kargil The film is based on the exploits and accounts of real heroes of the 1999 Kargil war. • I never dreamt of becoming PM: Vajpayee 'Whatever I am, it is because of you,' he told BJP workers. • On birthday Vajpayee talks of polls He said BJP's rivals would not be able to form a coalition. • Vajpayee ushers birthday on highway • BJP to launch Mission 2004 on PM's birthday • PM to go on holiday after birthday