PM Modi announces Bharat Ratna to Lal Krishna Advani

Lal Krishna Advani

New Delhi – Former Deputy Prime Minister and Senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani has been conferred the highest civilian honour ‘Bharat Ratna’, infomred Prime Minister Narendra Modi through X. In 2015, Advani was conferred the second highest civilian honour ‘Padma Vibhushan’.

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

“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,” PM Narendra Modi posted on X. “One of the most respected statesmen of our times, his contribution to the development of India is monumental. His is a life that started from
working at the grassroots to serving the nation as our Deputy Prime Minister.

L K Advani to be honoured with a #BharatRatna !

A mega announcement by Prime Minister Modi

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— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) February 3, 2024

He distinguished himself as our Home Minister and I&B Minister as well. His Parliamentary interventions have always been exemplary, full of rich insights,” he added.