The Prime Minister emphasized that LK Advani is regarded as one of the most esteemed statesmen in contemporary society. Furthermore, the Prime Minister acknowledged Advani’s immense contribution to the development of India, highlighting its monumental nature.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this morning that Lal Krishna Advani, a veteran of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), will be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor. In his statement, the Prime Minister emphasized Advani’s status as one of the most respected statesmen of our times and highlighted his monumental contribution to India’s development.
During a conversation on X, formerly Twitter, PM Modi expressed his happiness in sharing the news of Advani Ji being conferred with the Bharat Ratna. He also personally congratulated Advani on this prestigious honor.
Advani has an illustrious political career, having served as the Deputy Prime Minister in the government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Additionally, he has held various ministerial positions and has been a member of both Houses of Parliament from 1970 to 2019.
PM Modi spoke highly of the former BJP president, acknowledging his journey from humble beginnings to serving the nation as Deputy Prime Minister. He commended his exceptional work as Home Minister and I&B Minister, highlighting his insightful contributions during parliamentary interventions. PM Modi also praised Advani Ji for his unwavering commitment to transparency and integrity, setting a remarkable standard in political ethics. He recognized Advani Ji’s unparalleled efforts in promoting national unity and cultural resurgence.
He further expressed his gratitude, stating that he will forever cherish the privilege of having numerous chances to engage with and gain knowledge from him. The Prime Minister also shared that the conferral of the Bharat Ratna upon Mr. Advani is an incredibly sentimental moment for him.