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'Beacon of integrity, dedication', PM Modi greets Advani on his 96th birthday

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'Beacon of integrity, dedication', PM Modi greets Advani on his 96th birthday

In a post on X, PM Modi said, “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 continues to inspire 140 crore Indians,” the Prime Minister added.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also wished the 96-year-old veteran leader, and said that he is an eternal source of inspiration for all BJP workers.

“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 workers. Advani ji’s incomparable contribution from the inception of the BJP to coming to power is an eternal source of inspiration for every worker. I pray to God for his long life and good health,” Shah wrote.

Advani was born in 1927 in Pakistan’s Karachi.

He was the minister of home affairs in the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government between 1998 and 2004. Advani also served as the deputy Prime Minister under Atal Bihari Vajpayee from 2002 to 2004. He is one of the co-founders and a senior leader of the BJP.

In 2015, Advani was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour.

–Ajit Weekly News

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