Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Advani on X, calling him a statesman of towering vision who embodied selfless duty, and prayed for his good health and long life.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar posted greetings on X, praising Advani’s distinguished leadership and offering prayers for his well-being.
- Other BJP leaders, including Nitin Gadkari, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, shared birthday messages highlighting Advani’s guidance and service.
- Born on November 8, 1927, in Karachi, Advani began public life with the RSS in 1942 and became instrumental in the rise of the BJP.
- He served three terms as BJP president and held key posts in the Vajpayee government, including home minister from 1999 to 2004 and deputy prime minister from 2002 to 2004.