New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished Bharatiya Janata Party patriarh LK Advani on his birthday.
He turned 94.
"Birthday greetings to respected Advani Ji. Praying for his long and healthy life. The nation remains indebted to him for his numerous efforts towards empowering people and enhancing our cultural pride. He is also widely respected for his scholarly pursuits and rich intellect," Modi tweeted.
Birthday greetings to respected Advani Ji. Praying for his long and healthy life. The nation remains indebted to him for his numerous efforts towards empowering people and enhancing our cultural pride. He is also widely respected for his scholarly pursuits and rich intellect.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 8, 2021
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who has worked with Advani for several decades, also wished the veteran leader on Twitter.
हम सबके प्रेरणास्रोत एवं मार्गदर्शक, श्रद्धेय लालकृष्ण आडवाणी जी को उनके जन्मदिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। वे भारत के उन सबसे सम्मानित नेताओं में गिने जाते हैं, जिनकी विद्वता, दूरदर्शिता, बौद्धिक क्षमता और राजनय का लोहा सभी मानते हैं। ईश्वर उन्हें स्वस्थ रखे एवं दीर्घायु करे।
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) November 8, 2021
Advani had served as the Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004 under Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led government.
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