BJP celebrates Advani’s birthday with puja, havan; leaders laud his role in Indian politics
The BJP celebrated the 99th birthday of veteran leader Lal Krishna Advani with religious ceremonies and tributes from senior party members. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Advani's ideological clarity and his foundational role in the party's growth.
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Advani is a pivotal figure in Indian political history, and his legacy remains central to the BJP's current nationalist ideology.
New Delhi The BJP on Sunday (November 8, 2026) celebrated the 99th birthday of party veteran and former deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani with a puja and havan at its headquarters here, while several leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauded his contributions to Indian politics. The event, coinciding with Deepavali, was organised to commemorate Mr. Advani’s life, dedication to the nation, organisational contributions and long public career, the BJP said. As Advani enters 100th year, PM Modi praises his political acumen As Advani enters 100th year, PM Modi praises his political acumen The veteran leader nurtured generations of activists and gave the BJP a ‘clear foundation rooted in the principle of Nation First’, Modi says As Advani enters 100th year, PM Modi praises his political acumen storyline 1 Several party leaders, including Mr. Advani’s daughter Pratibha Advani and BJP president Nitin Nabin, attended the event.
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