Bharat Ratan for LK Advani: BJP stalwart Lal Krishna Advani will probably be conferred with Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced on Saturday.
Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, “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. One of the most respected statesmen of our times, his contribution to the development of India is monumental. His is a life that started from working at the grassroots to serving the nation as our Deputy Prime Minister. He distinguished himself as our Home Minister and I&B Minister as well. His Parliamentary interventions have always been exemplary, full of rich insights.”
“Advani Ji’s decades-long service in public life has been marked by an unwavering commitment to transparency and integrity, setting an exemplary standard in political ethics. He has made unparalleled efforts towards furthering national unity and cultural resurgence. The conferring of the Bharat Ratna on him is a very emotional moment for me. I will always consider it my privilege that I got countless opportunities to interact with him and learn from him,” the Prime Minister stated.
Advani Ji performed essential function in reconstruction of nation after independence, says Nitin Gadkari
“The announcement of Bharat Ratna to the senior most leader of the country and our guide respected Lal Krishna Advani ji is very pleasant and joyful. Advani ji has played an important role in the reconstruction of the country after independence. Advani ji is a living example of purity in politics. I congratulate Prime Minister for declaring ‘Bharat Ratna’ for LK Advani,” Nitin Gadkari stated.
To honour many years of his service to nation, says CM Yogi Adityanath
“The decision to award Bharat Ratna to Lal Krishna Advani is a move to honour the decades of his service to the nation, commitment for the integrity of the country and setting high standards of morality in political life…,” stated Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
“This is a very joyous moment for us that our guide and BJP’s veteran leader Lal Krishna Advani will be conferred with the Bharat Ratna.”
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