Vajpayee's witty response to Pakistani journalist's marriage proposal

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently recalled an anecdote where a Pakistani journalist proposed marriage to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee during his 1999 Lahore visit. She sought Kashmir as dowry, to which Vajpayee wittily responded he would marry her if given all of Pakistan as dowry. This highlights Vajpayee's sharp humour and firm diplomatic stance.

• Pakistani journalist proposed marriage to Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999.
• Journalist reportedly demanded Kashmir as dowry for the marriage.
• Vajpayee wittily countered, asking for entire Pakistan as dowry.
• Incident recounted by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Vajpayee's birth anniversary.
• Story showcases Vajpayee's sharp wit and diplomatic prowess.

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