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LK Advani to be honoured with Bharat Ratna, India’s

highest civilian award

As the nation continues to bask in the celebratory
atmosphere surrounding the consecration of the
Ram temple in India, the Government announced
on Saturday the honoring of Senior BJP Leader
and key figure behind the Ram Janambhoomi
movement, Lal Krishna Advani, with the Bharat
Ratna. This prestigious accolade marks the 50th
presentation of the highest civilian award since its
inception, and Advani becomes the 7th recipient
during the Modi Government regime.
A press communiqué from the President’s House
stated, “The President has been pleased to award
Bharat Ratna to Shri Lal Krishna Advani.” Last
month, the Government had declared Bharat Ratna for socialist icon and former Chief Minister of Bihar, the
late Karpoori Thakur.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his joy in a social media post, saying, “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
bestowed with this honor. As one of the most respected statesmen of our times, his contribution to the
development of India is monumental.”
Modi further highlighted Advani's journey, from
grassroots work to serving as the nation's Deputy
Prime Minister. He noted, "He distinguished himself
as our Home Minister and I&B Minister as well. His
parliamentary interventions have always been
exemplary, full of rich insights.”
Born in Karachi, present-day Pakistan, on
November 8, 1927, Advani served as the President
of the Bharatiya Janata Party for the longest period
since its inception in 1980. Culminating a
parliamentary career spanning nearly three
decades, he held the positions of Home Minister
and later Deputy Prime Minister in the cabinet of the
late Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1999-2004).