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NEW DELHI: Veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani is set to be conferred with the prestigious Bharat Ratna, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Recognizing Advani as one of the most revered politicians of our era, Modi highlighted his indelible contributions to India’s progress. Advani’s journey, starting from grassroots activism to serving as Deputy Prime Minister, Home Minister, and Information and Broadcasting Minister, has left an enduring impact on the nation. His parliamentary engagements have consistently exhibited excellence and profound insights.
Modi expressed deep admiration for Advani’s decades-long commitment to transparency and integrity in public life, setting an exemplary standard for political ethics. Advani’s unparalleled efforts towards national integration and cultural revival were acknowledged, making the Bharat Ratna recognition a poignant moment for the Prime Minister. Modi considers Advani his political mentor and attributes a significant role to him in shaping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), from its early days when it had only two MPs to its current prominence at both the state and central levels.
Advani’s instrumental role in the BJP’s growth, coupled with his leadership in the Ram temple movement, was emphasized. The historic Rath Yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya, led by Advani and accompanied by Narendra Modi, stands out as a defining chapter in their political journey.