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MANGALURU: Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s connection to the twin districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi is well-known. But I must say that car forged strongly our family’s friendship with Vajpayee. It shows Vajpayee’s large heartedness that he acknowledged me for as simple as loaning of car for his ride. During Sagar visit I recall Vajpayee took a liking to tender coconut water and the van’s rear portion was stocked with it". But the car further forged our friendship," notes Dias.Dr Kiran who had accompanied Vajpayee on the Toyota said, "The car was a left hand drive one and my father was good at driving..