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L.K. Advani celebrates 99th birthday, PM Modi lauds his self‑made journey
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 01:32 AM
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Veteran politician L.K. Advani turned 99 today, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised his rise from humble beginnings and his contribution to the nation.
Lal Krishna Advani, one of India’s longest‑serving parliamentarians, marked his 99th birthday on Thursday, becoming one of the few political figures to reach the centenarian milestone. The celebration was noted by senior leaders across the political spectrum.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at a brief ceremony, highlighted Advani’s journey from modest origins to the highest echelons of Indian politics. Modi said Advani built his life “from scratch without bitterness” and credited him for shaping the nation’s democratic discourse.
Advani, a co‑founder of the Bharatiya Janata Party and former Deputy Prime Minister, has been a pivotal figure in the country’s post‑independence political landscape. His decades‑long service includes steering major legislative reforms and championing the party’s ideological vision.
While the birthday was largely a personal milestone, political observers noted that Modi’s remarks underscored the enduring respect Advani commands within the BJP and the broader political community, despite his recent withdrawal from active politics.
The event concluded with well‑wishes from party colleagues and a modest gathering of family members, reflecting Advani’s low‑key approach to the celebration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at a brief ceremony, highlighted Advani’s journey from modest origins to the highest echelons of Indian politics. Modi said Advani built his life “from scratch without bitterness” and credited him for shaping the nation’s democratic discourse.
Advani, a co‑founder of the Bharatiya Janata Party and former Deputy Prime Minister, has been a pivotal figure in the country’s post‑independence political landscape. His decades‑long service includes steering major legislative reforms and championing the party’s ideological vision.
While the birthday was largely a personal milestone, political observers noted that Modi’s remarks underscored the enduring respect Advani commands within the BJP and the broader political community, despite his recent withdrawal from active politics.
The event concluded with well‑wishes from party colleagues and a modest gathering of family members, reflecting Advani’s low‑key approach to the celebration.