President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on L.K. Advani
The Hindu
President Droupadi Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on L.K. Advani, recognizing his contributions to India's progress and culture.
President Droupadi Murmu conferred Bharat Ratna on BJP stalwart and former deputy prime minister L.K. Advani at his residence in Delhi on March 31.
The ceremony was attended by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and the family members of Advani, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a post on X.
Prime Minister Modi sat next to Mr. Advani as the President honoured the veteran leader with Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award.
In a post on X, Mr. Modi said that it was special to witness the conferring of the Bharat Ratna on Mr. Advani and this honour is a recognition of his enduring contributions to the nation's progress.
"His dedication to public service and his pivotal role in shaping modern India have left an indelible mark on our history. I am proud to have got the opportunity to work with him very closely over the last several decades," the prime minister said.
The Rashtrapati Bhavan described Mr. Advani as a doyen of Indian politics and said that he has served the nation with unwavering dedication and distinction for over seven decades. As a parliamentarian, his emphasis on dialogue enriched parliamentary traditions, it said.
Whether as Home Minister or as Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Advani always prioritised national interest above all, earning him respect and admiration across party lines, it said in a series of posts on X. "His long and tireless struggle for India's cultural regeneration culminated in the reconstruction of Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya in 2024," it said.
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