Lal Krishna Advani to be Honoured with Bharat Ratna : Announced PM Modi
I am very happy to share that Shri 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 is a… pic.twitter.com/Ya78qjJbPK
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 3, 2024 He also said, “One of the most respected statesmen of our times, his contribution to the development of India is monumental. His is a life that started from working at the grassroots to serving the nation as our Deputy Prime Minister.”
The first reaction of Lal Krishna Advani upon being honoured with the Bharat Ratna ; Her Daughter Pratibha Advani told ANI about the reaction of her father. She said that he has dedicated his entire life, serving the country, and he is grateful to the nation.” Pratibha Advani remarked that he had been a man of few words throughout his life, but it was natural that there were tears in his eyes. “I believe that being honoured with such a prestigious award at this stage of his life is a significant achievement.”
#WATCH | Daughter of veteran BJP leader LK Advani, Pratibha Advani shares sweets with him and hugs him.
Government of India announced Bharat Ratna for the veteran BJP leader. pic.twitter.com/zdYrGumkAq— ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2024
Who is Lal Krishna Advani ?
Lal Krishna Advani was born in Karachi, on November 8, 1927. His patriotic ideals inspired him to join the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in 1942 at the age of 14.He is one of the founding members of Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP).He also served as the President of BJP for the longest period since its inception in 1980. He served as 7th Deputy Prime Minister of India from 2002 to 2004. He has been longest serving Home affairs Minister from 1998 to 2004. He has seen a parliamentary career of nearly three decades.
His historic Rath Yatra from Somnath ot Ayodhya, covering about 10,000 km, spread Ram Janmabhomi Movement among common people of this country and transform him as a mass leader.
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