Bharat Ratna LK Advani Ji at 100: A life of service, ideology and nation-building

The Economic Times · Prime Minister Narendra Modi · 2026-11-07 17:32 UTC

Shri Lal Krishna Advani Ji celebrates his hundredth birthday on November 8, coinciding with Diwali festivities. He has played a vital role in shaping modern Indian politics through the Jana Sangh and BJP. Advani Ji faced challenges, such as Partition, and rebuilt his life with determination and resilience. He was influential during critical moments, including the Emergency and the Somnath-to-Ayodhya Rath Yatra.

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