Prime Minister
Narendra Modi hailed BJP veteran leader Lal Krishna Advani as a ‘beacon of
integrity and dedication’ on his 96th birthday on Wednesday.
Acknowledging that
BJP’s longest-serving president has made monumental contributions in strengthening
the country, PM Modi wrote on X, “His visionary leadership has furthered
national progress and unity. I wish him good health and a long life. His
efforts towards nation building continue to inspire 140 crore Indians.”
Union Defence
Minister Rajnath Singh also greeted the veteran leader and termed him the “inspiration
for all”.
“Happy birthday to
the senior BJP leader and inspiration for all of us, Shri LK Advaniji. He has
been a major pillar of Indian politics and has also provided great strength to
the BJP organisation. The contribution of Advaniji, who was active in public life
for a long time, is unmatched. I pray to God for his good health and long life,”
Singh posted on X.
BJP supremo JP
Nadda praised the former Deputy Prime Minister for taking the party to the common
masses and playing a pivotal role in the country’s development.
“I extend hearty
birthday greetings to respected Shri Lal Krishna Advani ji, who, through his
continuous hard work and struggle, has spread the ideology of the Bharatiya
Janata Party across the country and woven it into the thread of cultural unity.
Your work dedicated to the nation and organisation is an inspiration to all of
us workers. I pray to God for your good health and long life,” remarked Nadda.
Advani was born in
Pre-Independence era in the undivided Karachi on November 8, 1927. He served as
Minister of Home Affairs from 1998 to 2004.
Besides, he served
as Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004 under Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Government.
The principal
architect of the BJP’s growth as a major national political party as he tied
its fortunes with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement in the late 80s, Advani crafted
and shaped the Hindutva politics, and spearheaded the party and its forerunner
Jana Sangh for decades along with former Prime Minister Vajpayee.
NE Watch Desk With
Agency Inputs
