PM Announces Bharat Ratna for LK Advani

  • 05 Feb 2024

On 3rd February, 2024, Prime Minister used the microblogging platform X to declare that veteran BJP leader LK Advani, the former Deputy Prime Minister, will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian award.

Key Points

  • Grassroots to Deputy Prime Minister: Highlighting Advani's journey from grassroots to the Deputy Prime Minister's position, PM expressed his joy at the veteran leader being honoured with the prestigious award.
  • Praise for Advani's Leadership: The Prime Minister lauded Advani's role as the BJP's longest-serving president, credited with steering the party's growth during the 1990s when it formed coalition governments under PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
  • Exemplary Parliamentary Contributions: PM Modi commended Advani's parliamentary comments, considering them as exemplary and insightful contributions to the political discourse.