Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended formal greetings to Bharat Ratna and former Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani as he entered his 100th year on November 8, 2026. The Prime Minister shared his thoughts in a written article that highlighted Advani's enduring contributions to India, specifically recalling his journey from experiencing the horrors of Partition and rebuilding life from scratch to strengthening the Jana Sangh and building the BJP. Modi noted Advani's role in standing up for democracy during the Emergency, leading the Somnath to Ayodhya Rath Yatra, and serving the nation in government. The article also covered personal aspects of Advani's life including his interests as a voracious reader, love for culture and cinema, and contributions as a prolific writer. The Prime Minister's Office released this communication through the Press Information Bureau on November 8, 2026, at 9:07 AM, with the release available in multiple languages including Tamil, Khasi, Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, Manipuri, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, Gujarati, Odia, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
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