Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced today that veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani will be honored with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. Describing it as an "emotional moment," PM Modi hailed Advani as one of the most respected statesmen of contemporary times, emphasizing his monumental contribution to India's development.

In a statement shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi expressed his joy in informing the public about Advani being conferred with the Bharat Ratna and personally congratulated him on the prestigious honor. Advani's illustrious political career includes serving as the Deputy Prime Minister during the tenure of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government, in addition to heading various ministries. His parliamentary journey spanned nearly five decades, from 1970 to 2019, encompassing membership in both Houses of Parliament.

PM Modi commended Advani's journey, which began with grassroots work and culminated in national leadership roles. He praised Advani's contributions as Home Minister and Minister of Information and Broadcasting, highlighting his exemplary parliamentary interventions enriched with profound insights. Additionally, PM Modi lauded Advani for setting an exemplary standard in political ethics, acknowledging his significant role in shaping the political landscape of India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced today that veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani will be honored with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. Describing it as an "emotional moment," PM Modi hailed Advani as one of the most respected statesmen of contemporary times, emphasizing his monumental contribution to India's development.

In a statement shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi expressed his joy in informing the public about Advani being conferred with the Bharat Ratna and personally congratulated him on the prestigious honor. Advani's illustrious political career includes serving as the Deputy Prime Minister during the tenure of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government, in addition to heading various ministries. His parliamentary journey spanned nearly five decades, from 1970 to 2019, encompassing membership in both Houses of Parliament.

PM Modi commended Advani's journey, which began with grassroots work and culminated in national leadership roles. He praised Advani's contributions as Home Minister and Minister of Information and Broadcasting, highlighting his exemplary parliamentary interventions enriched with profound insights. Additionally, PM Modi lauded Advani for setting an exemplary standard in political ethics, acknowledging his significant role in shaping the political landscape of India.