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nAtal Bihari Vajpayee isna lifelong bachelor. He never married unlike Narendra Modi who has deserted hisnwife. However, unlike Narendra Modi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee remained with hisnfamily ever since 1970s. His family is complete – a loving daughter, a caringnson – in – law and a cute granddaughter. How come?
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nActually, his daughternNamita is the biological daughter of Rajkumari Kaul, the name everyonenremembers in Lutyen’s Delhi for her warmth and affection. Rajkumari Kaul diednin 2014.
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| Modi with Ranjan, the foster son – in – law of Atal Ji |
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nLove Story of RajkumarinKaul and Atal Ji
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nThe love story of AtalnJi and Mrs. Kaul is being termed as one of the most beautiful love stories innthe history of India. You can find dedication and sacrifices here. You can findna bond deep trust, which is hard to locate anywhere.
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nAtal fell in love withnRajkumar while being in the college in Gwalior. He wrote a love letter and leftnin the book meant for Rajkumari. In return, Rajkumari also responded.nUnfortunately, that letter didn’t reach Atal Ji. In the meantime, the family ofnRajkumari came about this relationship and they hurriedly fixed her marriage.nBoth of them were Brahmin by caste, but Kaul used to consider themselves ofnhigher gautra.
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nRajkumari was married tonProfessor B. N. Kaul who was a lecturer at Ramjas College, Delhi University.nAtal ji decided to remain bachelor throughout his life.
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nAfter independence, thenparliamentary life of Atal ji also got started. He came to Delhi and there hensaw Rajkumari who in turn introduced B. N. Kaul to him. In a matter of time, B.nN. Kaul and Atal Ji became close friends. In fact, the family of Kaul shiftedntheir base to Atal Ji MP flat.
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nB. N. Kaul died andnRajkumari remained with Atal Ji. She has the burden of taking care of her onlyndaughter Namita. Atal Ji decided to give his name to Namita and that’s how shenbecame his foster daughter.
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nSince then, RajkumarinKaul started to take care of Atal Ji. There is absolutely no doubt that shenremained with him like his wife.
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nThis relationship wasnpure and can be judged on many parameters of trust and mutual understanding.nHowever, some creepy minds in RSS raised red flag. Prominent among them wasnBalraj Madhok. RSS couldn’t take action against one of its most toweringnparliamentarian.
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nIn this context,nopposition members must be appreciated for their decision to never raise thisnpersonal issue of Atal Ji. Time has changed in the world of Indian politics.nPersonal attack has become common these days.
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