New Delhi, November 8, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the residence of veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani to extend birthday greetings as the senior statesman turned 99 and entered his 100th year.
During the meeting, Modi wished Advani good health and longevity and paid tribute to his decades of public service and contribution to the growth of the BJP.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister described November 8 as a landmark day and said he had written an article recalling Advani’s life and political journey.
Modi referred to Advani’s experience of Partition and his efforts to rebuild his life, his early association with the Jana Sangh, and his role in establishing and strengthening the BJP. He also recalled Advani’s opposition to the Emergency, the Somnath-to-Ayodhya Rath Yatra and his years in government.
The Prime Minister highlighted other facets of Advani’s personality, including his interest in reading, culture and cinema, as well as his work as an author.
Modi also recalled Advani’s long political partnership with former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose association with him played a significant role in shaping the BJP’s rise as a major national political force.
Advani, a recipient of the Bharat Ratna, has been among the most prominent figures in the BJP’s history. His political career spans the period from the party’s formative years to its emergence as a dominant force in national politics.
His birthday was marked by greetings from political leaders, ministers and party workers, with tributes highlighting his contribution to public life and the organisation of the BJP.
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