Bharat Ratna To LK Advani: The first reaction of his daughter Pratibha Advani has come on the announcement of giving Bharat Ratna to senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Krishna Advani. Pratibha Advani has this to say, “I and the entire family are very happy. Of course, the person I miss the most today is my mother, who has had a huge contribution in the life of my grandfather (LK Advani).
When Pratibha Advani was asked what was the reaction of Lal Krishna Advani after hearing the information about being honored with Bharat Ratna. Answering this question, he said, ‘When I told Dada (Lal Krishna Advani), he was very happy. He said the same thing that he spent his entire life in the service of the country and is thankful to the country.
PM Modi announced Bharat Ratna
Prime Minister himself informed about Bharat Ratna being awarded to senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani. Narendra Modi Did it by tweeting. PM Modi said that he is very happy to share that Lal Krishna Advani will be honored with Bharat Ratna. PM Modi said, ‘I spoke to him and congratulated him. Advani is one of the most respected politicians of our times and his contribution to India’s development is unforgettable.
Was born in Karachi, political journey has been interesting
96-year-old Lal Krishna Advani was born in 1927 in Karachi, Pakistan. His political journey has been interesting. In 1942 itself, he became a volunteer of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and was also active in the freedom struggle. After independence, his entire family came to India from Pakistan. Here he first joined Jan Sangh, then continued to hold important responsibilities in Janata Party along with Deendayal Upadhyay and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. After the Emergency, he became a founding member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. In 1988, he became the Home Minister of India for the first time. He was the Deputy Prime Minister of the country during the government of Atal Bihar Vajpayee from June 2002 to May 2004.