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Semi-protected edit request on 7 July 2023

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a true statesman of modern India. Only mentioning him as "Politician" somewhat undermines his legacy. Please make the edit as "was an Indian politician and statesman"<ref> 45.249.69.85 (talk) 23:48, 7 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. ‑‑Neveselbert (talk · contribs · email) 00:01, 8 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

"ATAL Bihari Vajpayee was an Indian Politician and Statesman". The article only mentions him as a politician which undermines his legacy.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/atal-bihari-vajpayee-prime-minister-7940523/ 45.249.69.85 (talk) 23:51, 7 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Done Lightoil (talk) 12:28, 8 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Cause of His defeat.

Gujarat Riots in 2002 and Delhi attacks in 2001 are not the reasons for defeat of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's led NDA. Because riots and Delhi attacks have occurred many times in tenures of other PMs' also. These don't lead to defeat. 2409:4089:2D44:7A28:0:0:6509:120E (talk) 04:24, 29 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 29 January 2025

Holding the attacks and riots responsible for the defeat undermine his legacy.

Please make the edit as "Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee led NDA got defeat in 2004 as the UPA had bribed the officers in-charge of elections for declaring victory of UPA in most of the seats" instead of riots and attacks.

The popular informations don't need sources and citations as per the Wikipedia guidelines. Please ask your conscience if you do not think it as true; Please watch news.2409:4089:2D44:7A28:0:0:6509:120E (talk) 05:19, 29 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: Please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. EarthDude (talk) 08:21, 29 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]