Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has announced about this development through his X post.
Shimla:
Veteran BJP leader, Lal Krishna Advani will be conferred with Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award of the nation. Prime Minister, Narendra Modi today announced about this development through his X post formerly known as twitter. PM Modi also spoke to LK Advani and congratulated him on being conferred this honour.
“I am very happy to share that LK Advani ji will be conferred the Bharat Ratna. I also spoke to him and congratulated him on being conferred this honour. One of the most respected statesmen of our times, his contribution to the development of India is monumental. His life started from working at the grassroots to serving the nation as our Deputy Prime Minister. He distinguished himself as our Home Minister and I&B Minister as well. His Parliamentary interventions have always been exemplary, full of rich insights” the PM said in his message on X.
“Advani Ji’s decades-long service in public life has been marked by an unwavering commitment to transparency and integrity, setting an exemplary standard in political ethics. He has made unparalleled efforts towards furthering national unity and cultural resurgence. The conferring of the Bharat Ratna on him is a very emotional moment for me. I will always consider it my privilege that I got countless opportunities to interact with him and learn from him” the PM said