"Nurtured Generations, Gave Party the Foundation": PM Modi Pens Tribute to LK Advani on His 100th Birthday
Modi praised Advani’s role in building the BJP and said his work on security and anti-terror policy shaped Indian politics.
- On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored veteran BJP leader Shri Lal Krishna Advani, penning a tribute celebrating his "everlasting contribution to India" as the leader marks his 100th year.
- Born in Karachi on November 8, 1927, Advani experienced the pain of Partition as a youth, then moved to Delhi where he helped build the Jana Sangh and the BJP.
- As Deputy Prime Minister and one of India's longest-serving Home Ministers, Advani was instrumental in strengthening India's security apparatus while his ideological clarity defined his work exposing what Modi described as "pseudo-secularism" in Indian politics.
- Calling the Emergency a "watershed" in Advani's life, Modi said he led the Somnath to Ayodhya Rath Yatra—an "iconic moment" that changed the course of Indian society for the better.
- Modi recalled the 1991 Lok Sabha elections in Gandhinagar, where he assisted Advani's campaign, highlighting a partnership that helped give the Party a clear foundation rooted in "Nation First" principles.
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"Nurtured generations, gave party the foundation": PM Modi pens tribute to LK Advani on his 100th birthday
Sharing the article on X, PM Modi wrote that as a youngster in 1947, Advani experienced the pain of leaving behind his world in Sindh, yet rebuilt his life "without bitterness." That trait, he said, defined Advani's work in strengthening the Jana Sangh and building the BJP.
Narendra Modi writes: ‘He gave the party a clear foundation rooted in the principle of Nation First’
The Emergency was a watershed moment in Advani Ji’s life. He was at the forefront of saving democracy and protecting the Constitution. His experiences found their way into his book, ‘A Prisoner’s Scrap-Book.’ One part of that book, titled ‘A Tale of Two Emergencies’, beautifully explained the striking similarities between the events in India starting June 1975 and those in Nazi Germany in 1933.
Prime Minister Modi has written a special article wishing L.K. Advani on his 100th birthday. Modi praised Bharat Ratna recipient Advani's journey from Jana Sangh to BJP, the Emergency struggle, the Ram Mandir movement and the 'nation first' ideology. Modi described his service to the country and political contributions as an inspiration for the next generation.
Senior Indian political leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani turned 99 today, marking his 100th year of life. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a special article wishing him well on this special occasion.
‘Advani Ji gave clear foundation to BJP, rooted in nation first’: PM Narendra Modi extends birthday greetings to BJP veteran
PM Modi recalled that Advani was born on November 8,1927, the day of Dev Deepawali. He experienced the pain of leaving behind his familiar world in Sindh. He rebuilt his life from scratch without bitterness, said the PM about the veteran BJP leader’s initial days. The PM explained that this trait of being able to build from scratch, against all odds, has stayed with Advani throughout.
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