On December 19, 2024, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a symbol of good governance. He highlighted Vajpayee's efforts to bring political stability and his visionary programs like the Antyodaya scheme, which uplifted marginalized communities, and projects like the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana and Golden Quadrilateral, which improved infrastructure. CM Yogi spoke during the inauguration of Good Governance Week and unveiled an exhibition honoring Vajpayee’s life, marking his 100th birth anniversary.
