PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Leaders Extend Warm Birthday Wishes to LK Advani

November 8, 2025

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met veteran BJP leader and Bharat Ratna awardee Lal Krishna Advani at his residence to extend birthday greetings, wishing him good health and a long life.

PM Modi Calls Advani a Visionary Statesman

Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi wrote:

“Greetings to Shri LK Advani Ji on his birthday. A statesman blessed with towering vision and intellect, Advani Ji’s life has been dedicated to strengthening India’s progress. He has always embodied the spirit of selfless duty and steadfast principles. His contributions have left an indelible mark on India’s democratic and cultural landscape.”

The Prime Minister also wished him continued good health and longevity.

Amit Shah: ‘Inspiration for Millions of BJP Workers’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also conveyed his wishes, hailing Advani as an “inspiration for millions of BJP workers.”
He said:

“As a founder member and former national president of the BJP, ‘Bharat Ratna’ LK Advani Ji has dedicated his entire life to the nation with utmost selflessness. From strengthening the party at the grassroots to enhancing internal security as Home Minister, his contribution remains unparalleled. His leadership during the Ram Janmabhoomi movement awakened national consciousness across India.”

Venkaiah Naidu Pays Tribute to ‘Iron Man of Indian Politics’

Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu also visited Advani to convey his wishes, describing him as a “father figure” and a “towering figure in Indian politics.”

He said, “Shri Advani Garu’s patriotism, discipline, dedication, and unwavering resolve are exemplary for the youth. I pray that God grants him perfect health.”

A Legacy of Service and Leadership

Born on November 8, 1927, in Karachi, LK Advani’s early years were shaped by the Partition of India. Educated at St. Patrick’s School in Karachi and later Bombay Law College, he joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at the age of 14.

Starting his career as an assistant editor with Organiser, Advani transitioned into politics and went on to become one of India’s most influential leaders, known for his ideological conviction, strategic vision, and role in shaping modern Indian politics.