PM Modi Greets L.K. Advani as He Enters His 100th Year.
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings to Bharat Ratna and former Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani as he entered his 100th year on November 8.
In a message marking the occasion, the Prime Minister highlighted Advani’s enduring contribution to Indian politics and public life, recalling his journey from experiencing the horrors of Partition and rebuilding his life from scratch to becoming one of the prominent figures in the country’s political history.
Modi recalled Advani’s role in strengthening the Jana Sangh, building the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and defending democracy during the Emergency. He also highlighted his leadership of the historic Somnath to Ayodhya Rath Yatra and his subsequent service to the nation in government.
The Prime Minister further acknowledged Advani’s interests beyond politics, describing him as a voracious reader, a lover of culture and cinema, and a prolific writer.
In a post on X, Modi said that Advani’s entry into his 100th year was a landmark occasion and shared that he had written an article highlighting the veteran leader’s journey and contributions to India.
Advani, who served as Deputy Prime Minister and received the Bharat Ratna, remains a prominent figure in India’s political history.
