Veteran BJP Leader and Bharat Ratna Awardee L.K. Advani Turns 100, Birthday Wishes Pour In
Veteran BJP leader and Bharat Ratna awardee Lal Krishna Advani has turned 100. Born on November 8, 1927, in Karachi, undivided India, the former Deputy Prime Minister is receiving birthday greetings from political leaders and supporters across the country on the occasion of his 99th birthday.
The BJP’s national headquarters has also organised a special programme to mark the occasion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with senior BJP leaders and prominent personalities from various fields, has extended birthday wishes to the veteran leader.
It may be mentioned that Advani was recently admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi after suffering from a chest infection. He was hospitalised on October 16 and discharged on October 19 following an improvement in his health.
With decades of experience in Indian politics, Lal Krishna Advani served as the Deputy Prime Minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led government from 2002 to 2004. He also held the important position of Union Home Minister during his political career.
In 2024, the veteran leader was honoured with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award. Birthday wishes and greetings have been pouring in from across the country for the senior BJP leader.
