New Delhi February 3 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a key announcement. It has been announced that BJP stalwart LK Advani will be awarded the country’s highest civilian award ‘ Bharat Ratna ‘ . He said that he is very happy to inform this matter. ” I spoke to and congratulated LK Advani, who is about to receive the Bharat Ratna honour. He is one of the most respected statesmen of our time. His contribution to the development of the country is memorable. Advani started his career working in the field and rose to the highest level of service to the nation as Deputy Prime Minister. He also served as our Home Minister and I&B Minister. His steps in Parliament have always been exemplary and full of great foresight , ” PM Modi tweeted. Prime Minister Modi said that conferring the Bharat Ratna on LK Advani was a very emotional moment for him. Prime Minister shared two photos with LK Advani. Advani has served with transparency and integrity in public life for decades. Prime Minister Modi praised him for setting exemplary standards with unwavering commitment and political ethics. He was praised for his unparalleled efforts for national unity and cultural revival. Modi said he will always feel privileged to have had countless opportunities to talk to him and learn from him .Advani is the longest serving president of BJPBJP stalwart LK Advani holds the distinction of serving as the longest serving president of the BJP. Since the party’s inception in 1980 , he has been the longest-serving president. And in the 90s , when the coalition government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee came to power for the first time, LK Advani made special efforts for the growth of BJP. Served the country as Deputy Prime Minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led cabinet from 2002-04 .
Bharat Ratna , India’s highest civilian award for LK Advani
