‘Served to the best of my Ability’: LK Advani issues statement on Bharat Ratna Honour

February 3, 2024

New Delhi: Lal Krishna Advani has issued a statement after the announcement of Bharat Ratna For him. Bharat Ratna is Highest Civilian award. Ever since the announcement was made by PM Modi, people from different walks of life have shared congratulatory messages for him.

In statement issued by LK Advani, he said that with utmost humility and gratitude, he accept the ‘Bharat Ratna’ that has been conferred on him today.

“It is not only an honour for me as a person, but also for the ideals and principles that I strove to serve throughout my life to the best of my ability”, he said.

Remembering his old days, he said, “Ever since I joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh as its volunteer at the age of 14, I have sought reward in only thing – in dedicated and selfless service of my beloved country in whatever task life assigned to me. What has inspired my life is the motto -This life is not mine. My life is for my Nation.””

He also remembered Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya and Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He expressed gratitude to millions of party workers, swayamsevaks and others with whom  he had the privilege of working throughout his journey in public life.

While thanking his family, whom he consider greatest source of strength, he said, “I also express my deepest feelings for all members of my family, especially my dear departed wife Kamla. They have been the greatest source of strength and sustainance in my life.”