Prime Minister Modi honours Lal Krishna Advani on his 99th birthday recognising his nation-building role

India Today · India Today Video Desk · 2026-11-08 04:33 UTC

On 8 November, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani on his 99th birthday as he nears his centenary. Modi's tribute highlights Advani's journey from Partition to nation-building, his key contribution to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and BJP, his stand during the Emergency, and his Somnath to Ayodhya Rath Yatra. Advani's enduring service to Indian democracy and governance was also recognised.

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