New Delhi, May 13
Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who this evening submitted his resignation to the President, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, said his party and alliance might have lost, but India had won.
“India has shown its resolve and capability to overcome the challenge of cross-border terrorism. India has also embarked on a historic peace process with our neighbour. It will remain my lifelong wish to see that we herald a new chapter of peace, cooperation and friendship in South Asia, with the People’s Republic of China and with other nations in the world,” Mr Vajpayee said in his address to the nation.
The outgoing Prime Minister began his address by saying that he accepted the verdict given by the people. He said when he assumed office, the nation was faced with the challenge of stability, good governance and development.
“It is for you — and history — to judge what we achieved during this period,” he said and added that the country was stronger and more prosperous than when the reigns of office were put in his hands.
