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In pics: Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s final journey

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SNS | New Delhi | August 17, 2018 7:34 pm

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A casket decorated with flowers and wrapped in Tricolour carries the body of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee during his funeral procession in New Delhi on Friday.Three-time prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee died August 16, sparking tributes from across the political spectrum as PM Narendra Modi mourned the "irreplaceable loss" of the respected statesman. (Photo: AFP)

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Thousands of fans take pictures as a vehicle carrying the body of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes by India Gate during the funeral procession in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: AFP)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP chief Amit Shah and supporters wait for the mortal remains of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee outside BJP headquarters in New Delhi. (Photo: IANS)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) walks behind a truck carrying the body of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee during the funeral procession in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: AFP)

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Lakhs of mourners joined the funeral procession of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. (Photo: AFP)

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Last rites of former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee being performed at Smriti Sthal in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: Amlan Paliwal/IANS)

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