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PM Modi honors L.K. Advani on his 99th birthday, lauds party‑building legacy
✍️ Moneycontrol.com
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 10:18 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked L.K. Advani’s 99th birthday, highlighting the veteran’s pivotal role in shaping the BJP’s political trajectory.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L.K. Advani as the veteran turned 99, describing him as a cornerstone of the party’s evolution.
Modi recalled Advani’s early activism, noting his instrumental role in expanding the BJP’s footprint across the country and steering its ideological direction during formative years.
The Prime Minister emphasized that Advani’s strategic vision and perseverance helped transform the BJP from a marginal force into a dominant national party.
Party officials also issued statements praising Advani’s decades‑long service, calling him a mentor to successive generations of leaders.
Modi recalled Advani’s early activism, noting his instrumental role in expanding the BJP’s footprint across the country and steering its ideological direction during formative years.
The Prime Minister emphasized that Advani’s strategic vision and perseverance helped transform the BJP from a marginal force into a dominant national party.
Party officials also issued statements praising Advani’s decades‑long service, calling him a mentor to successive generations of leaders.