New Delhi, 8 November (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm birthday greetings to veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani on his 98th birthday on Saturday.

In a heartfelt message, the Prime Minister lauded LK Advani's immense contributions to the nation and the party, describing him as a statesman blessed with towering vision and intellect.

In a Post on X,PM Modi wrote, 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 an indelible mark on India’s democratic and cultural landscape. May he be blessed with good health and a long life.

Prime Minister Modi emphasized LK Advani's dedication to India's progress, noting that his life has been characterized by selfless duty and steadfast principles . He added that Advani's contributions have left an indelible mark on India's democratic and cultural landscape.

L.K. Advani, a pivotal figure in Indian politics for over seven decades, served as the Deputy Prime Minister of India from 2002 to 2004. He is also one of the co-founders of the BJP and is credited with its rise as a major political force . He held the position of BJP president for the longest duration and also served as the Home Minister.

His political career began in 1942 when he joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at the age of 14. In recognition of his service, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, in 2024, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2015.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar