Lal Krishna Advani to Receive Bharat Ratna: PM Modi’s Announcement Tweet

The veteran leader and former Deputy Prime Minister of India, Lal Krishna Advani, will be honored with the nation’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.

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

Prime Minister Modi Announces Bharat Ratna for Senior BJP Leader L.K. Advani on Social Media

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media on Saturday to announce that the senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Lal Krishna Advani, will be conferred with the prestigious Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor. Modi expressed his joy, stating, “I am delighted to share that Lal Krishna Advani will be honored with the Bharat Ratna.”

Further elaborating, PM Modi wrote, “One of the most respected statesmen of our time, Advaniji has made an unforgettable contribution to India’s development. From his early days in public service to serving the nation as our Deputy Prime Minister, he has dedicated himself to the service of the country. He has carved his identity as our Home Minister and Minister of Information and Broadcasting. His parliamentary interventions have always been insightful and enriched with profound foresight.”