Ranchi, Aug 16 (PTI) Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais and Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday paid homage to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his third death anniversary.

Vajpayee, the first BJP prime minister, died on this day in 2018.

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"Atal ji devoted his entire life to the service of the nation and welfare of humanity. He is a role model in the political and social world. His ideals have found a place in everyone's hearts," Bais said.

The chief minister also paid tributes to the former prime minister.

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