‘Nation First’: Amit Shah Highlights LK Advani’s Contribution On Birthday

On Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah greeted veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani on his birthday, describing his public life as an example of service to the nation and commitment to the principle of ‘Nation First’.

In a post on X, Shah acknowledged Advani’s contribution to the BJP and his journey from an ordinary family background to some of the country’s most prominent political positions.

Shah noted that Advani had helped establish the BJP, served as its national president and later became India’s Deputy Prime Minister.

The Minister highlighted the veteran leader’s dedication, sacrifices and commitment to his ideology.

Describing him as a guiding example for party workers, Shah said Advani’s life demonstrated the importance of putting the country and its interests above everything else. He further prayed for the senior leader’s good health.

राष्ट्रसेवा के पर्याय, भाजपा के शिल्पकार व सिद्धांतनिष्ठ राजनेता आदरणीय श्री लालकृष्ण आडवाणी जी आज 99 वर्ष पूर्ण कर अपने जीवन के 100वें वर्ष में प्रवेश कर रहे हैं। भाजपा के करोड़ों कार्यकर्ताओं की ओर से उन्हें जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।

एक साधारण परिवार से निकलकर भाजपा के संस्थापक सदस्य, राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष और देश के उपप्रधानमंत्री, हर भूमिका में आडवाणी जी का जीवन जनसेवा व राष्ट्र प्रथम की जीवंत मिसाल है। संघर्ष, त्याग व तपस्या से भरे अपने जीवन से उन्होंने बताया है कि मातृभूमि व विचारधारा के प्रति समर्पण ही भाजपा के कार्यकर्ताओं की पहचान है। ईश्वर से उनके उत्तम स्वास्थ्य की कामना करता हूँ।

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 8, 2026

Earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Advani’s birthday by publishing an article reflecting on his political journey and contribution to India.

The Prime Minister recalled several significant phases of Advani’s life, including his experiences during Partition, his role in strengthening the Jana Sangh and establishing the BJP, his opposition to the Emergency and his leadership of the Somnath-to-Ayodhya Rath Yatra.

PM Modi acknowledged Advani’s contributions in government and highlighted his interests beyond politics, particularly reading, cinema, culture and writing. He extended his birthday greetings, noting that the veteran leader had entered his 100th year on November 8.

Today, 8th November, is a landmark day. Respected L.K. Advani Ji enters his hundredth year. On this special occasion, my greetings to him.

I’ve written an article in which I’ve highlighted his everlasting contribution to India.

I have recalled his journey, be it experiencing the horrors of Partition and rebuilding life from scratch, strengthening the Jana Sangh and building the BJP, standing up for democracy during the Emergency, leading the Somnath to Ayodhya Rath Yatra or serving the nation in government.

Have also written about other aspects of Advani Ji – the voracious reader, his love for culture and cinema, a prolific writer and more.

English – https://t.co/tc77ZVhRdo

हिंदी – https://t.co/t0JSavOopX

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 8, 2026

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