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PM highlights Shri L.K. Advani Ji’s enduring contribution to India
प्रविष्टि तिथि: 08 NOV 2026 9:07AM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended greetings to Bharat Ratna and Former Deputy Prime Minister, Shri L.K. Advani Ji as he enters his 100th year on 8th November.
The Prime Minister shared his thoughts in an written in which he has highlighted Advani Ji’s enduring contribution to India. Shri Modi recalled Advani Ji’s journey, from experiencing the horrors of Partition and rebuilding life from scratch to strengthening the Jana Sangh, building the BJP, standing up for democracy during the Emergency, leading the Somnath to Ayodhya Rath Yatra and serving the nation in government.
Shri Modi also highlighted Advani Ji’s interests as a voracious reader, his love for culture and cinema, and his contributions as a prolific writer.
In a post on X, Shri Modi said;
“Today, 8th November, is a landmark day. Respected L.K. Advani Ji enters his hundredth year. On this special occasion, my greetings to him.
I’ve written an article in which I’ve highlighted his everlasting contribution to India.
I have recalled his journey, be it experiencing the horrors of Partition and rebuilding life from scratch, strengthening the Jana Sangh and building the BJP, standing up for democracy during the Emergency, leading the Somnath to Ayodhya Rath Yatra or serving the nation in government.
Have also written about other aspects of Advani Ji – the voracious reader, his love for culture and cinema, a prolific writer and more.
English – https://www.narendramodi.in/bharat-ratna-lk-advani-ji-at-100
हिंदी – https://www.narendramodi.in/hi/bharat-ratna-lk-advani-ji-at-100 ”
Today, 8th November, is a landmark day. Respected L.K. Advani Ji enters his hundredth year. On this special occasion, my greetings to him. I’ve written an article in which I’ve highlighted his everlasting contribution to India. I have recalled his journey, be it experiencing the horrors of Partition and rebuilding life from scratch, strengthening the Jana Sangh and building the BJP, standing up for democracy during the Emergency, leading the Somnath to Ayodhya Rath Yatra or serving the nation in government. Have also written about other aspects of Advani Ji – the voracious reader, his love for culture and cinema, a prolific writer and more. English – https://t.co/tc77ZVhRdo हिंदी – https://t.co/t0JSavOopX
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 8, 2026
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