Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah visited BJP stalwart L.K. Advani’s residence on November 8 to wish him on his birthday.
Mr. Advani, former Deputy Prime Minister and former BJP president, turned 96 on November 8.
“Went to Advaniji’s residence and wished him on the occasion of his birthday,” Mr. Modi said in a post on X. He also shared his pictures with the BJP veteran.
In another post, the Prime Minister described Mr. Advani as “a beacon of integrity and dedication who has made monumental contributions that have strengthened our nation”.
“His visionary leadership has furthered national progress and unity. I wish him good health and a long life,” Mr. Modi said.
Mr. Advani’s efforts towards nation-building continue to inspire 140 crore Indians, he added.
Taking to X, Mr. Shah wished Mr. Advani a long life and good health. He said Mr. Advani nourished the BJP with his tireless hard work and organisational skills.
“From the inception of the BJP to the party coming to power, Advaniji’s incomparable contribution is an eternal source of inspiration for every worker,” the Home Minister said.
Mr. Singh also prayed for Mr. Advani’s good health and long life, and said he has provided great strength to the BJP.
“Happy birthday to senior BJP leader and inspiration for all of us, Shri LK Advaniji. He has been a major pillar of Indian politics and has also provided great strength to the BJP organisation. The contribution of Advaniji, who was active in public life for a long time, is unmatched. I pray to God for his good health and long life,” Mr. Singh wrote on X.
Former Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu visited Mr. Advani at his residence to greet him on his birthday. "I earnestly pray for his good health and well-being,” Mr. Naidu said in a post on X.
Union Minister and former BJP president Nitin Gadkari also greeted Mr. Advani.
"Happy birthday to the senior leader of Bharatiya Janata Party and our source of inspiration, respected Shri Lal Krishna Advani ji. I pray to God that you stay healthy and live a long life,” Mr. Gadkari said.
Greeting the veteran politician on his birthday, BJP president J.P. Nadda said his work dedicated to the nation and organisation is an inspiration to all the BJP workers.
“I extend hearty birthday greetings to respected Shri L K Advani ji who, through his continuous hard work and struggle, spread the ideology of Bharatiya Janata Party across the country and woven it into the thread of cultural unity,” Mr. Nadda said.
“Your work dedicated to the nation and organization is an inspiration to all of us workers. I pray to God for your good health and long life,” the BJP president added in a post on X.
Union Ministers S. Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman and Bhupender Yadav and other BJP leaders also greeted Mr. Advani on his birthday.
“Warmest birthday greetings to the eminent statesman and former Deputy Prime Minister of India Shri Lal Krishna Advani Ji. Your unwavering dedication and service to the nation are profoundly acknowledged and cherished,” NCP leader Praful Patel said in a post on X.
Wishing Mr. Advani good health and well-being on his birthday, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said his role in the growth of the BJP and his selfless service to the nation is unparalleled.
“Warm birthday greetings to Shri LK Advani ji. He is a person whom we all look up to, and try to emulate his shining values and principles that have guided each and every party worker,” Mr. Thakur added.
