Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani is celebrating his 100th birth anniversary with grand celebrations in New Delhi. Since morning, well-wishers and party workers have gathered in large numbers at his official residence located at 30 Prithviraj Road. To mark this historic milestone, the Advani family organised a special yagna, which saw participation from senior leaders of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the BJP, and family members.
Daughter Pratibha Advani Shares Her Emotions
Following the conclusion of the yagna, Lal Krishna Advani's daughter, Pratibha Advani, appeared visibly emotional while speaking to the media. Expressing her joy on this monumental day, she stated that holding the ritual made everyone feel deeply grateful. She extended her heartfelt appreciation to all party workers, the national president, and the Prime Minister for joining them in the evening. She remarked that having the RSS, Dada's personal family, and his ideological family all come together under one roof was the ultimate fulfillment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Visit and Political Legacy
Regarded as a grand patriarch of Indian politics, Lal Krishna Advani shares a deeply affectionate bond with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Advani's residence to meet him in person. He presented a bouquet of flowers and sought his blessings on reaching the centennial milestone. Alongside the Prime Minister, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and several top leaders from the central government and the Sangh parivar arrived to extend their greetings.
The Impact of the Ram Rath Yatra and Contributions
Lal Krishna Advani has played an unparalleled role in shaping Indian politics and the Sangh parivar. In the 1990s, his historic Ram Rath Yatra fundamentally altered the course of Indian politics, culminating today in the magnificent Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Working alongside former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, he served as the backbone in elevating the party from its grassroots origins to building the first strong non-Congress government at the center.
Early Life, Background, and Tributes
Lal Krishna Advani was born on November 8, 1927, in Karachi. On November 8, 2026, he completed his 99th year and stepped into his 100th year of life. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a social media post greeting Advani and published an article detailing his political journey. Modi recalled his migration from Sindh to India, strengthening the Jan Sangh, defending democracy during the Emergency, and leading the Rath Yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya. Throughout his career, Advani served as the national president of the BJP and held the portfolios of Union Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister in the Vajpayee government. In 2024, he was honored with the Bharat Ratna.
