New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on Saturday that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart LK Advani will be honoured with the prestigious Bharat Ratna, acknowledging Advani’s monumental contributions to the development of Bharat.
In a social media post on platform X, Prime Minister Modi expressed his privilege in interacting with and learning from Advani. He remarked, “The conferral of the Bharat Ratna on him is a very emotional moment for me.” PM Modi highlighted Advani’s decades-long commitment to transparency and integrity, setting an exemplary standard in political ethics. He praised Advani’s unparalleled efforts in advancing national unity and cultural resurgence.
Referring to Advani as “one of the most respected statesmen of our times,” the Prime Minister emphasized Advani’s journey from grassroots work to serving as Deputy Prime Minister, Home Minister, and I&B Minister. He commended Advani’s exemplary parliamentary interventions filled with rich insights.
Throughout his extensive political career, Advani held various significant positions within the party and government, including Deputy Prime Minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, Leader of Opposition, and BJP President.
I am very happy to share that Shri LK Advani Ji will be conferred the Bharat Ratna. I also spoke to him and congratulated him on being conferred this honour. One of the most respected statesmen of our times, his contribution to the development of India is monumental. His is a… pic.twitter.com/Ya78qjJbPK
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 3, 2024
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