ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE'S LEGACY INSPIRES INDIA'S ECONOMIC SURGE: VP DHANKAR

India will become the world's third largest economic superpower in the next four-five years leaving behind Germany and Japan, but to achieve that the citizens of the country must remain healthy, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Sunday. 

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Addressing the inaugural function of the two-day Atal Swasthya Mela here, Dhankhar also fondly remembered former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, saying he remained firm on principles and handled sensitive issues with care. Talking about the country's progress, Dhankhar said India's economy has overtaken those of Canada, France and the UK. "Today, we are the fifth superpower in the world in terms of economy. In the coming four-five years, Japan and Germany will also be behind us, and India is going to be the third largest (economic) superpower in the world!" he said.