NEW DELHI: Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister, Lal Krishna Advani, celebrates his 96th birthday today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday wishes to LK Advani on this special occasion.
“Birthday greetings to LK Advani Ji. He is a beacon of integrity and dedication who has made monumental contributions that have strengthened our nation. 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,” PM Modi posted on the social media platform X (formally called Twitter).
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also conveyed his wishes to the veteran leader on the same social media platform.
“Happy birthday to respected Lal Krishna Advani Ji. Advani Ji, with his tireless hard work and organizational skills, worked to nourish the party and build a dedicated workforce. Advani Ji’s incomparable contribution from the inception of the BJP to coming to power is an eternal source of inspiration for every party worker. I pray to God for his long life and good health,” Shah tweeted.
Several other BJP leaders also extended their wishes to LK Advani.
Lal Krishna Advani, one of the co-founders of the BJP, made significant efforts to popularize the party throughout the country. Born in Karachi in 1927, he completed his studies at St. Patrick’s High School and D.G. National College in Hyderabad, Sindh. Advani also graduated in Law from the Government Law College of Bombay University.
LK Advani, along with Atal Bihari Vajpayee, played a pivotal role in founding the BJP in 1980. Advani served as the Minister of Home Affairs in the BJP-led NDA government from 1998 to 2004. He also held the position of Deputy Prime Minister under Atal Bihari Vajpayee from 2002 to 2004. In 2015, Advani was honored with the Padma Vibhushan.
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