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PM Modi honors L.K. Advani on his 100th birthday, lauds partnership with Atal Bihari Vajpayee
✍️ Punjab News Express
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 07:16 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a tribute marking L.K. Advani’s centenary, highlighting his role in reshaping Indian politics alongside former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a formal tribute today to commemorate the 100th birthday of veteran politician Lal Krishna Advani. The statement, released through the Prime Minister's Office, praised Advani's long public service and his contribution to the nation’s democratic evolution.
Modi’s note recalled Advani’s partnership with former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, describing the duo as architects who altered the trajectory of Indian politics after the 1990s. Their collaborative leadership within the Bharatiya Janata Party is credited with expanding the party’s national footprint and influencing policy direction.
The tribute underscored Advani’s role in pivotal moments such as the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and his tenure as Deputy Prime Minister, noting how those events reshaped political discourse. Modi concluded by wishing Advani a happy centenary and expressing gratitude for his enduring legacy.
Political analysts view the tribute as a reaffirmation of the BJP’s historical roots, linking current governance to the foundational work of senior leaders like Advani and Vajpayee.
Modi’s note recalled Advani’s partnership with former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, describing the duo as architects who altered the trajectory of Indian politics after the 1990s. Their collaborative leadership within the Bharatiya Janata Party is credited with expanding the party’s national footprint and influencing policy direction.
The tribute underscored Advani’s role in pivotal moments such as the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and his tenure as Deputy Prime Minister, noting how those events reshaped political discourse. Modi concluded by wishing Advani a happy centenary and expressing gratitude for his enduring legacy.
Political analysts view the tribute as a reaffirmation of the BJP’s historical roots, linking current governance to the foundational work of senior leaders like Advani and Vajpayee.