TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ Former deputy prime minister and BJP’s longest-serving president LK Advani turned 94 on Monday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and many other leaders greeting him and lauding his contributions to the country and the party.
“Birthday greetings to respected Advani Ji. Praying for his long and healthy life. The nation remains indebted to him for his numerous efforts towards empowering people and enhancing our cultural pride. He is also widely respected for his scholarly pursuits and rich intellect,” PM Modi tweeted.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed Advani as an inspiration and guide, and said he is counted among those most respected leaders whose scholarship, foresight and intellect are acknowledged by everyone.
BJP president JP Nadda praised the veteran leader for taking the party to the masses and playing a key role in the country’s development. Wishing him a long and healthy life, he said the nonagenarian leader was an inspiration to crores of party workers.