Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met BJP veteran and former deputy prime minister L K Advani to greet him on his birthday.
The prime minister reached Advani’s residence here and presented him with a bouquet of flowers.
Earlier in the day, Modi took to social media to describe Advani as a “statesman with a towering vision”.
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…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 8, 2025
Advani, who scripted BJP’s rise as a formidable force in national politics, turned 98 on Saturday. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, this year. “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,” Modi said in a post on X.
“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. May he be blessed with good health and a long life,” the prime minister added.