One should learn to fight illness like Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away yesterday at the age of 93 years. He had been in a critical state and was on a life support system. He had been undergoing treatment at AIIMS, New Delhi since June 11 this year for chest congestion, urinary tract infection and low urine output.

The 93-year-old former prime minister had one kidney, prostate cancer and he had developed dementia following a stroke in 2009. He also had long-standing diabetes.

Shri Vajpayee, who became India’s prime minister thrice was conferred the Bharat Ratna, Indias highest civilian honor, by the President of India in 2014.

A Parliamentarian for more than four decades, he was loved and respected by all, his colleagues and political foes alike.

A poet, orator par excellence and a true statesman, Shri Vajpayee had been a fighter all his life and had been ‘atal’ in his battle against his illnesses.

The power of inner strength is tremendous. Inner strength gives us resilience to fight the many battles that life throws our way.

One should learn to fight illness like Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. May his soul rest in peace…

Dr KK Aggarwal

Padma Shri Awardee

Vice President CMAAO

Group Editor-in-Chief IJCP Publications

President Heart Care Foundation of India

Immediate Past National President IMA