Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid a floral tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 96th birth anniversary.

"Salute the former prime minister, respected Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji, on his birth anniversary. Under his visionary leadership, he took the country to unprecedented heights of development. His efforts to build a strong and prosperous India will always be remembered," the Prime Minister said.

The Prime Minister also released a book on 'Atal  Bihari Vajpayee' in the Parliament: A Commemorative Volume to mark the birth anniversary of the former prime minister. The book, published by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, highlights the life and works of the former Prime Minister and contains his notable speeches delivered in Parliament. The book also contains some rare photographs from his public life.