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Former Maldives VP Faisal Naseem lauded Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a statesman who championed peace through restraint and institutional respect. Naseem highlighted Vajpayee’s enduring relevance for South Asia’s turbulent democratic landscape, emphasizing his ability to be firm yet civil, decisive without being divisive. The lecture underscored Vajpayee’s belief in parliamentary democracy and its role in fostering peace and stability. ]]> https://www.thenewj.in/2025/12/24/vajpayees-democratic-restraint-holds-lessons-for-a-polarised-south-asia/feed/ 0 2514