• L.K. Advani entered his 100th year on November 8.
• PM Modi extended greetings and shared a written tribute.
• Modi recalled Advani’s role in the Jana Sangh, BJP and Rath Yatra.
• The Prime Minister also highlighted Advani’s interest in literature, culture and cinema.

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 8th Nov: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings to L.K. Advani as the former Deputy Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee entered his 100th year on November 8. Modi also highlighted Advani’s enduring contribution to the country in a written tribute.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister described the occasion as a landmark day and conveyed his greetings to Advani. He said he had written an article reflecting on the veteran leader’s journey and contributions to India.

Modi recalled Advani’s experience of the Partition, his efforts to rebuild his life, his role in strengthening the Jana Sangh and building the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The Prime Minister also referred to Advani’s stand for democracy during the Emergency and his leadership of the Somnath-to-Ayodhya Rath Yatra. He highlighted Advani’s service in government as another part of his public life.

Beyond politics, Modi noted Advani’s interest in reading, culture and cinema, as well as his work as a writer.

The Prime Minister shared links to the article in both English and Hindi through his post on X, offering readers a detailed account of Advani’s life and contribution.