President awards Bharat Ratna to Lal Krishna Advani, PM penned an emotional X post

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NEW DELHI/BHUBANESWAR:  The President has been pleased to award Bharat Ratna to Shri Lal Krishna Advani.‘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,’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an X post.

‘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,’ PM Modi added.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah has expressed happiness with the announcement of awarding ‘Bharat Ratna’ to veteran leader and former Deputy Prime Minister of the country, Shri Lal Krishna Advani.

In a post on X Platform, Shri Amit Shah said that Advani ji has been dedicated to serving the country and his countrymen selflessly throughout his life. He said that while holding various constitutional responsibilities like the Deputy Prime Minister of the country, he did unprecedented work for the security, unity and integrity of the country with his strong leadership. Shri Shah said that Advani ji is known as the politician who set the standards of authenticity in Indian politics.

He added that in his long public life, Advani ji fought tirelessly for the issues related to the country, culture and people. Shri Shah said that his immense contribution towards the party and ideology cannot be summed up in words. The decision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to honor Advani ji with ‘Bharat Ratna’ is also an honor for crores of countrymen.

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