PM Modi congratulates Bharat Ratna L.K. Advani on entering his 100th year

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has extended heartfelt wishes to Bharat Ratna and former Deputy Prime Minister of India, Shri Lalkrishna Advani ji, on entering his 100th year. On this milestone occasion of 8 November, the Prime Minister specially highlighted Advani ji's continuous and enduring contributions to India.

According to a PIB Ahmedabad report, Shri Modi also wrote an article recalling Advani ji's life journey. In this article, he described various challenges and achievements of Advani ji's life. The Prime Minister stated that Advani ji had experienced the horrors of the partition of the country and rebuilt his life from scratch.

Speaking about the significant turning points of his political journey, Shri Modi mentioned works ranging from strengthening the Jan Sangh to the formation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Additionally, important feats such as remaining steadfast in the protection of democracy during the Emergency period and leading the historic Rath Yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya were also recalled. He also emphasized Advani ji's experiences in serving the nation while being in the government.

The Prime Minister also spoke about other aspects of Advani ji's personality. He stated that Advani ji is an avid reader and has a great love for culture and cinema. Furthermore, he is also identified as a profound and excellent writer.

Shri Modi gave this special message through a post on the social media platform X. He wrote, "Today, 8 November is a milestone day. Respected L.K. Advani ji is entering his 100th year. My best wishes to him on this special occasion." He further added that the article he wrote highlights Advani ji's enduring contribution to India.

Shri Lalkrishna Advani is an Indian lawyer, journalist, trade unionist, and politician. He served as India's 7th Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004. In the year 2024, he was conferred with the country's highest civilian honour, 'Bharat Ratna', for his invaluable contribution to the nation. He is one of the co-founders of the BJP and is a lifelong member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He was the longest-serving minister, serving as Home Minister for 6 years and 64 days between 1998 and 2004. Additionally, he has been the longest-serving Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the longest-serving President of the BJP. He also served as the BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate during the general elections of 1989, 1991, and 2009.