PM Visits LK Advani On His Birthday: "Nation Remains Indebted To Him"
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LK Advani is credited for the BJP's rise as a major national political party as he tied its fortunes with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement in the late 80s.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today praised LK Advani for his "scholarly pursuits and rich intellect", and also credited the senior BJP leader for his efforts towards empowering people and enhancing "our cultural pride", as the former deputy prime minister turned 94 today. The Prime Minister also drove to the veteran BJP leader's residence to personally greet him.
"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," PM Modi tweeted.
In a tweet, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised Mr Advani as an inspiration and guide, and said he is counted among those most respected leaders whose scholarship, foresight and intellect are acknowledged by everyone.
BJP president J P Nadda, while wishing Mr Advani a long and healthy life, praised the veteran leader for taking the party to the masses and playing a key role in the country's development. Mr Advani was an inspiration to crores of party workers, he said.
