Bharat Express

LK Advani

Prime Minister Modi honored veteran BJP leader LK Advani on his 97th birthday, calling him one of India’s most respected political figures.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier on Saturday announced that 96-year-old BJP veteran LK Advani would receive the Bharat Ratna. Leaders of opposition parties also greeted Advani.

The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday through a post on X.

Modi highlighted Advani's journey from grassroots activism to serving as Deputy Prime Minister, Home Minister, and Minister of Information and Broadcasting.

PM Modi shared his pictures with Mr. Advani as he met the senior BJP leader to congratulate him for the award. On his post on X, he wrote, “I am very happy to share that Shri LK Advani Ji will be conferred the Bharat Ratna.

Bharat Ratna Honor for BJP Veteran LK Advani, PM Modi Announces Recognition of Stalwart's Monumental Contributions

The temple is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22.

Advani and Joshi led the Ram Temple movement, which resulted in a historic decision on November 9, 2019, by a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, resolving the decades-long title dispute case in favour of the Hindus.