Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani expressed his sincere gratitude for the Bharat Ratna award on Saturday, highlighting its significance for him personally as well as how it is a tribute to a lifetime of commitment to ideals and objectives.
In Short
In an official statement released on Saturday, Advani humbly accepted the prestigious award, saying, “With utmost humility and gratitude, I accept the ‘Bharat Ratna’ conferred upon me today. This accolade is not only for me personally, but also for the values and principles I have worked my entire life to uphold.”
Lal Krishna Advani remembered his Journey
“Since my association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as its volunteer,” Lal Krishna Advani said, looking back on his journey. I have sought reward in only one thing – dedicating my life to selfless service for our beloved nation.”
The BJP stalwart, who played a crucial role in bringing national prominence to the party through his Rath Yatra in the early 1990s advocating for the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, was honored with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, on Saturday.
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… pic.twitter.com/Ya78qjJbPK
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 3, 2024
Prime Minister Modi on Advani
Prime Minister Modi, speaking about the award conferred upon Advani, expressed his joy, saying, “I am delighted to share that Shri Lal Krishna Advani ji will be honored with the Bharat Ratna. I told him so in our conversation, and I thought he deserved this honor.”
Prime Minister Modi praised Advani as one of the most esteemed politicians of our time and highlighted his important contribution to India’s progress at the announcement of the award for the seasoned leader.
Advani ji greets people after Modi govt announces Bharat Ratna for him. ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/KbGd7I3vOw
— Mr Sinha (@MrSinha_) February 3, 2024
A figure widely revered in contemporary politics, his impact on India’s progress is truly monumental. His journey, starting from grassroots work to serving the nation as our Deputy Prime Minister, is commendable. He made his mark as our Home Minister and Information & Broadcasting Minister as well,” stated PM Modi.
Born in Karachi
Born in Karachi and later moving to India after the partition, at the age of thirteen, Lal Krishna Advani joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in 1941. He joined the group that was founded by the well-known Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, which in 1980 became the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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Ram Rath Yatra
Lal Krishna Advani served four terms in the Rajya Sabha, with his first term beginning in 1970, and remained in the Upper House until 1989. In 1990, he initiated the Ram Rath Yatra from Somnath in Gujarat to Ayodhya, advocating for the construction of the Ram Temple. The Yatra gained widespread support, and in the 1991 general elections, the BJP emerged as the second-largest party in the Parliament after the Congress.
