Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Saturday extended heartfelt greetings to veteran leader Lal Krishna Advani on his 98th birthday.
PM Modi hailed Advani as a ‘statesman blessed with towering vision and intellect’ and praised his lifelong service to the nation.
In a post shared on X, Prime Minister Modi commended Advani’s unwavering dedication to India’s growth and democratic values.
He wrote, “Advani Ji’s life has been dedicated to strengthening India’s progress. He has always embodied the spirit of selfless duty and steadfast principles.”
PM Modi also wished the BJP stalwart good health and long life, highlighting his role as a guiding light in Indian politics for over seven decades.
Greetings to Shri LK Advani Ji on his birthday. A statesman blessed with towering vision and intellect, Advani Ji’s life has been dedicated to strengthening India’s progress. He has always embodied the spirit of selfless duty and steadfast principles. His contributions have left…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 8, 2025
Leaders Recall Advani’s Contribution to the BJP
Birthday greetings poured in from across the political spectrum. BJP leaders and ministers recalled Advani’s monumental role in shaping the party’s identity and reach.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari described him as ‘our inspiration, Bharat Ratna, and a revered statesman whose leadership continues to guide generations’.
🪷 भारतीय जनता पार्टी के वरिष्ठ नेता, हमारे प्रेरणास्रोत 🇮🇳 भारत रत्न श्रद्धेय श्री लालकृष्ण अडवाणी जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।💐 ईश्वर से उनके उत्तम स्वास्थ्य, दीर्घायु और मंगलमय जीवन की प्रार्थना करता हूं।🙏🏻
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) November 8, 2025
Similarly, Shivraj Singh Chouhan called Advani ‘a symbol of integrity and service in politics’, acknowledging his role in nurturing the BJP into a national political force.
राजनीति में शुचिता और सेवा के प्रतीक, भारतीय जनता पार्टी की जड़ों को सींचकर विशाल वटवृक्ष बनाने वाले, हमारे मार्गदर्शक एवं प्रेरणास्रोत आदरणीय श्री लालकृष्ण आडवाणी जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक बधाई एवं अनंत शुभकामनाएं!
प्रभु श्री राम की कृपा आप पर अनवरत बरसती रहे; आप सदैव स्वस्थ… pic.twitter.com/zXYPd9pcYA
— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) November 8, 2025
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath referred to Advani as ‘a guiding force for the BJP family’ and lauded his life of devotion to the nation under the motto ‘Nation First’. He prayed for Advani’s continued health and longevity, calling his organisational skills an inspiration to millions of party workers.
‘राष्ट्र प्रथम’ के भाव के साथ देशहित में अपना जीवन अर्पित करने वाले भाजपा परिवार के वरिष्ठ सदस्य एवं हम सभी के मार्गदर्शक, पूर्व उप प्रधानमंत्री, ‘भारत रत्न’ आदरणीय श्री लालकृष्ण आडवाणी जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक बधाई!
आपका लोकनिष्ठ जीवन व संगठन कौशल असंख्य कार्यकर्ताओं के लिए… pic.twitter.com/ZSTTt7jxDE
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) November 8, 2025
A Lifetime of Service and Leadership
Lal Krishna Advani was born on 8 November 1927 in Karachi, which is now in Pakistan. He began his political journey with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in 1942. Over the decades, he served multiple terms as the BJP’s National President. He also played a pivotal role in expanding the party’s base nationwide.
Advani received the Bharat Ratna in March 2024. He also served as India’s Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004 under the leadership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. His enduring legacy continues to shape the ideological and organisational framework of the BJP today.
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