{"id":23,"date":"2026-02-11T06:44:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T06:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atalbiharivajpayee.in\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2026-02-11T07:38:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T07:38:32","slug":"vision-ideology-major-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/atalbiharivajpayee.in\/?page_id=23","title":{"rendered":"Vision, Ideology &amp; Major Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"23\" class=\"elementor elementor-23\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-734f70a7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"734f70a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2609e624 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2609e624\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58b7f03e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58b7f03e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vision, Ideology &amp; Major Initiatives<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ec8879f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ec8879f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46cde878 elementor-icon-list--layout-inline elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"46cde878\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items elementor-inline-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/atalbiharivajpayee.in\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Home<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34zm192-34l-136-136c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l96.4 96.4-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l136-136c9.4-9.2 9.4-24.4 0-33.8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Vision, Ideology &amp; Major Initiatives<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ea9af96 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6ea9af96\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20138d33 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"20138d33\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ac127c9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ac127c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1da5e2e9 animated-slow elementor-headline--style-highlight elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-animated-headline\" data-id=\"1da5e2e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;marker&quot;:&quot;underline&quot;,&quot;highlighted_text&quot;:&quot;Foreign Policy Vision&quot;,&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200,&quot;headline_style&quot;:&quot;highlight&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;highlight_animation_duration&quot;:1200,&quot;highlight_iteration_delay&quot;:8000}\" data-widget_type=\"animated-headline.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-headline-plain-text elementor-headline-text-wrapper\">National Integration &amp; <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-headline-dynamic-wrapper elementor-headline-text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-headline-dynamic-text elementor-headline-text-active\">Foreign Policy Vision<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ebb40bc animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ebb40bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Atal Bihari Vajpayee consistently championed <strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"319\">national unity and integration<\/strong>, emphasizing harmony across India\u2019s diverse cultures, religions, and regions. He believed that India\u2019s strength lay in embracing diversity while fostering a shared sense of patriotism and purpose. Through speeches, policies, and literary works, Vajpayee promoted dialogue, understanding, and collaboration among communities, encouraging citizens to rise above divisive politics. His vision of a united India was built on respect for democracy, rule of law, and ethical governance, which guided his approach to national challenges and domestic policy-making.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10ae41c7 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10ae41c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In foreign affairs, Vajpayee pursued a <strong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"973\">pragmatic, yet principled vision<\/strong> aimed at strengthening India\u2019s global standing while fostering peace with neighbors. He prioritized diplomatic engagement, economic cooperation, and strategic partnerships, while firmly defending national interests. Landmark initiatives included the <strong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1262\">Lahore Bus Diplomacy with Pakistan<\/strong>, improved ties with the United States, and active participation in global forums like the UN. His foreign policy combined moral clarity, practical diplomacy, and a commitment to regional stability, leaving a legacy of balanced, responsible, and visionary statesmanship.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c9e1c25 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5c9e1c25\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-760ef73e elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"760ef73e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInRight&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" 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height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/atalbiharivajpayee.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-26-2025-05_33_52-PM-1024x683.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-150\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atalbiharivajpayee.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-26-2025-05_33_52-PM-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/atalbiharivajpayee.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-26-2025-05_33_52-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/atalbiharivajpayee.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-26-2025-05_33_52-PM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/atalbiharivajpayee.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-26-2025-05_33_52-PM.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60b529cb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"60b529cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-560e80e4 animated-slow elementor-headline--style-highlight elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-animated-headline\" data-id=\"560e80e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;marker&quot;:&quot;underline&quot;,&quot;highlighted_text&quot;:&quot;infrastructure reforms&quot;,&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInRight&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200,&quot;headline_style&quot;:&quot;highlight&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;highlight_animation_duration&quot;:1200,&quot;highlight_iteration_delay&quot;:8000}\" data-widget_type=\"animated-headline.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-headline-plain-text elementor-headline-text-wrapper\">Economic and <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-headline-dynamic-wrapper elementor-headline-text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-headline-dynamic-text elementor-headline-text-active\">infrastructure reforms<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41c070e animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41c070e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInRight&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Atal Bihari Vajpayee\u2019s tenure as Prime Minister was marked by <strong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"287\">transformative economic reforms<\/strong> that reshaped India\u2019s growth trajectory. His government focused on <strong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"407\">liberalization, privatization, and modernization<\/strong>, creating a business-friendly environment and encouraging domestic and foreign investment. Key initiatives included reforming taxation policies, strengthening fiscal discipline, and introducing programs to boost industrial productivity. The introduction of the <strong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"727\">Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act<\/strong> laid the foundation for fiscal accountability and long-term economic stability. These reforms provided momentum for India\u2019s integration into the global economy and facilitated sustainable growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54de7bc9 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54de7bc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInRight&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In parallel, Vajpayee spearheaded <strong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"992\">major infrastructure projects<\/strong> to improve connectivity and national development. The landmark <strong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1096\">Golden Quadrilateral highway project<\/strong>, modernization of ports, expansion of telecom networks, and rural development schemes like the <strong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1228\">Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana<\/strong> transformed transportation and communication across the country. These initiatives not only enhanced economic efficiency but also created employment, strengthened trade, and connected rural and urban India. Through visionary economic and infrastructure policies, Vajpayee left a lasting legacy of modernization, progress, and nation-building.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73561cf8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"73561cf8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24ae7195 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"24ae7195\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54120f8c animated-slow elementor-headline--style-highlight elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-animated-headline\" data-id=\"54120f8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;marker&quot;:&quot;underline&quot;,&quot;highlighted_text&quot;:&quot;ndo-Pak Relations&quot;,&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200,&quot;headline_style&quot;:&quot;highlight&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;highlight_animation_duration&quot;:1200,&quot;highlight_iteration_delay&quot;:8000}\" data-widget_type=\"animated-headline.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-headline-plain-text elementor-headline-text-wrapper\">Peace Diplomacy &amp; I<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-headline-dynamic-wrapper elementor-headline-text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-headline-dynamic-text elementor-headline-text-active\">ndo-Pak Relations<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7181d802 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7181d802\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Atal Bihari Vajpayee placed a strong emphasis on <strong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"237\">peaceful diplomacy<\/strong> and building a stable relationship with Pakistan, while firmly protecting India\u2019s national interests. He believed that dialogue and engagement were crucial for regional stability and long-term peace. His efforts included initiating back-channel talks, fostering cultural exchanges, and promoting people-to-people contact to ease tensions. Vajpayee\u2019s approach was guided by the principle that nations could engage diplomatically without compromising security, demonstrating a rare combination of firmness and conciliation in international relations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71bd5875 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71bd5875\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInLeft&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A landmark moment was the <strong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"848\">Lahore Bus Diplomacy in 1999<\/strong>, where Vajpayee personally traveled to Pakistan to strengthen bilateral ties and advocate reconciliation. Even during periods of conflict, such as the Kargil War, he maintained a commitment to dialogue while ensuring India\u2019s territorial integrity and sovereignty. His visionary diplomacy established a framework of trust, communication, and cautious optimism, leaving a legacy of statesmanship that balanced peace, pragmatism, and national pride.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-691ee7e4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"691ee7e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d63357a elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d63357a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInRight&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/atalbiharivajpayee.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-26-2025-05_36_41-PM-1024x683.png\" 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Doctrine<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23f18056 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23f18056\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInRight&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Beyond nuclear capabilities, Vajpayee promoted <strong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1004\">space research, information technology, and telecommunications growth<\/strong>, laying the foundation for India\u2019s modern technological landscape. His vision integrated technological advancement with economic development, infrastructure modernization, and strategic defense preparedness. By combining innovation, ethical responsibility, and strategic foresight, Vajpayee ensured that India\u2019s technological and nuclear progress strengthened both national security and global recognition, inspiring future generations of scientists, policymakers, and leaders.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47639e80 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47639e80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInRight&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Atal Bihari Vajpayee\u2019s tenure saw significant strides in <strong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"301\">technological development and strategic defense<\/strong> in India. He strongly supported advancements in <strong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"397\">science, research, and defense technologies<\/strong>, recognizing that a nation\u2019s security and global stature depend on its scientific capabilities. Under his leadership, India achieved landmark milestones, including the successful <strong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"613\">Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998<\/strong>, which established India as a responsible nuclear power and sent a strong message of deterrence to the world. Vajpayee emphasized that India\u2019s nuclear program was for <strong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"824\">peaceful purposes and national security<\/strong>, reinforcing a doctrine of credible minimum deterrence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vision, Ideology &amp; Major Initiatives Home Vision, Ideology &amp; Major Initiatives National Integration &amp; Foreign Policy Vision Atal Bihari Vajpayee [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-23","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atalbiharivajpayee.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atalbiharivajpayee.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atalbiharivajpayee.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atalbiharivajpayee.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atalbiharivajpayee.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=23"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/atalbiharivajpayee.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":158,"href":"https:\/\/atalbiharivajpayee.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23\/revisions\/158"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atalbiharivajpayee.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=23"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}