PM Modi visits LK Advani on his birthday as veteran BJP leader enters 100th year
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited veteran BJP leader L.K. Advani to celebrate his 99th birthday as he enters his 100th year. Modi praised Advani's historical contributions to the BJP and Indian politics.
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The event highlights the political legacy of a key figure in the BJP's rise and the current administration's respect for party elders.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited former deputy prime minister Lal Krishna Advani at his residence to greet him on his birthday, as the veteran BJP leader entered his 100th year.The Bharatiya Janata Party also organised a havan at its headquarters to mark the occasion. Senior party leaders, including BJP national president Nitin Nabin, attended the ceremony, held between 10am and 10.30am.PM Modi marked the occasion by writing an article on Advani's contribution to Indian politics and the BJP.
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