Modi greets L K Advani as veteran BJP leader enters 100th year
In a post on X, Modi described November 8 as a landmark day and conveyed his greetings to Advani, while highlighting his enduring contribution to the country.
The Prime Minister said he had written an article recalling Advani’s remarkable political journey, from experiencing the horrors of Partition and rebuilding his life from scratch to strengthening the Jana Sangh and playing a key role in the formation and growth of the BJP.
He also recalled Advani’s role in defending democracy during the Emergency, leading the Somnath-Ayodhya Rath Yatra and serving the nation in various capacities in the government.
Modi highlighted other facets of Advani’s personality, including his passion for reading, interest in culture and cinema, and contributions as a prolific writer.
