New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary.

Addressing his monthly radio broadcast, PM Modi also shared his thoughts on Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

In a tweet, he wrote: "Tributes to Atal Ji on his Jayanti. His contribution to India is indelible. His leadership and vision motivate millions of people."

PM Modi referred to him as a great statesman who gave "exceptional leadership to the country."

"He has a special place in the heart of every Indian. I have received a letter from Aasthaji from Kolkata. In this letter, she has mentioned about her recent visit to Delhi. She writes that during this, she took time out to visit the PM Museum. She liked Atal ji's gallery very much in this museum. The picture clicked there with Atal ji has become memorable for her," PM Modi said in his address.

"In Atal ji's gallery, we can have a glimpse of his valuable contribution to the country. Be it infrastructure, education or foreign policy, he strove to take India to new heights in every field. I once again solemnly bow to Atal ji from the core of my heart," he added.