Bharat Ratna

1. PM Modi announces Bharat Ratna for BJP veteran LK Advani.
2. LK Advani to receive India’s highest civilian award.
3. PM congratulates Advani for his monumental contributions.

New Delhi, Feb 03: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart LK Advani would be conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award.

In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi expressed his happiness and extended congratulations to Advani for this prestigious honor.

PM Modi’s tweet read, “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.” He further highlighted Advani’s significant contributions to India’s development, describing him as “one of the most respected statesmen of our times.”

The Prime Minister acknowledged Advani’s life journey, commencing from grassroots work to serving the nation as the Deputy Prime Minister.

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PM Modi lauded Advani’s noteworthy roles as the Home Minister and Minister of Information and Broadcasting, emphasizing his exemplary parliamentary interventions filled with rich insights.

Accompanying the announcement were two pictures shared by Prime Minister Modi, featuring moments with the veteran BJP leader.

LK Advani, a key figure in Indian politics, has been a prominent member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and played crucial roles in shaping the party’s trajectory.

Over the years, he has held significant positions, including serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of India.

The decision to confer the Bharat Ratna on Advani recognizes his long and distinguished career in public service, making him one of the latest recipients of this prestigious award.