Joyous moments unfold as Advani's daughter hugs her father, celebrating the government's decision to honor him with the Bharat Ratna

Renowned BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani, a pivotal figure in the party's rise, is set to receive the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. Following the government's announcement, Advani, accompanied by his daughter Pratibha, expressed gratitude. His son Jayant conveyed emotional joy, citing the recent Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha. The 96-year-old, a former Deputy Prime Minister, served as Home Minister and was BJP's prime ministerial candidate in 2009. Prime Minister Modi hailed Advani's monumental contributions, highlighting his grassroots journey. The Bharat Ratna, a recognition of exceptional service, solidifies Advani's legacy in Indian politics.

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Renowned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart Lal Krishna Advani is set to be honored with India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, according to an announcement by Prime Minister Modi on Saturday. The decision comes as a mark of recognition for Advani's exceptional and distinguished service to the nation, spanning a career that started at the grassroots level and ascended to the role of Deputy Prime Minister.

Born on November 8, 1927, the 96-year-old leader played a pivotal role in the BJP's rise from oblivion to prominence. A founding member of the party, Advani served as the 7th Deputy Prime Minister of India from 2002 to 2004, holding the record for the longest-serving Minister of Home Affairs from 1998 to 2004. His leadership extended to being the longest-serving Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

Following the government's announcement, Advani, accompanied by his daughter Pratibha, expressed his gratitude. In a statement, he humbly accepted the Bharat Ratna, acknowledging it not just as a personal honor but as a recognition of the ideals and principles he devoted his life to serving. Pratibha Advani shared that her father was overwhelmed, displaying tears of joy, emphasizing his dedication to the nation.

Advani's son, Jayant, expressed the family's emotional joy, referring to it as a 'double dhamaka,' coinciding with the recent Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha. The family conveyed their gratitude towards the government and Prime Minister Modi for the significant decision.

Prime Minister Modi lauded Advani's towering stature and exemplary leadership, recognizing his monumental contributi

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on to the development of India. The Bharat Ratna, a symbol of exceptional service, adds another chapter to Advani's storied political journey, marking him as one of the most respected statesmen of our times.

In 2015, Advani's BJP counterpart, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, was also honored with the prestigious Bharat Ratna, solidifying the party's historical legacy.