Joyous moments unfold as Advani's daughter hugs her father, celebrating the government's decision to honor him with the Bharat Ratna
- Posted on February 3, 2024
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Renowned BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani, a pivotal figure in the party's rise, is set to receive the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. Following the government's announcement, Advani, accompanied by his daughter Pratibha, expressed gratitude. His son Jayant conveyed emotional joy, citing the recent Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha. The 96-year-old, a former Deputy Prime Minister, served as Home Minister and was BJP's prime ministerial candidate in 2009. Prime Minister Modi hailed Advani's monumental contributions, highlighting his grassroots journey. The Bharat Ratna, a recognition of exceptional service, solidifies Advani's legacy in Indian politics.
Renowned
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart Lal
Krishna Advani is set to be honored with India's highest civilian award,
the Bharat Ratna, according to an announcement by Prime Minister Modi on
Saturday. The decision comes as a mark of recognition for Advani's exceptional
and distinguished service to the nation, spanning a career that started at the
grassroots level and ascended to the role of Deputy Prime Minister.
Born
on November 8, 1927, the 96-year-old leader played a pivotal role in the BJP's
rise from oblivion to prominence. A founding member of the party, Advani served
as the 7th Deputy Prime Minister of India from 2002 to 2004, holding the record
for the longest-serving Minister of Home Affairs from 1998 to 2004. His
leadership extended to being the longest-serving Leader of the Opposition in
the Lok Sabha.
Following
the government's announcement, Advani, accompanied by his daughter Pratibha,
expressed his gratitude. In a statement, he humbly accepted the Bharat Ratna,
acknowledging it not just as a personal honor but as a recognition of the
ideals and principles he devoted his life to serving. Pratibha Advani shared
that her father was overwhelmed, displaying tears of joy, emphasizing his
dedication to the nation.
Advani's
son, Jayant, expressed the family's emotional joy, referring to it as a 'double
dhamaka,' coinciding with the recent Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha. The family
conveyed their gratitude towards the government and Prime Minister Modi for the
significant decision.
Prime Minister Modi lauded Advani's towering stature and exemplary leadership, recognizing his monumental contributi
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on to the development of India. The Bharat
Ratna, a symbol of exceptional service, adds another chapter to Advani's
storied political journey, marking him as one of the most respected statesmen
of our times.
In 2015, Advani's BJP counterpart, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, was also honored with the prestigious Bharat Ratna, solidifying the party's historical legacy.