Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani turns 100 today, Sunday, November 8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated him on this special occasion. The Prime Minister has written a special article recalling Advani's contribution to Indian politics and the country's development.
In his article, Prime Minister Modi described the various stages of Advani's life. He recalled the hardships he faced during Partition and his struggle to make a fresh start, his important role in strengthening the Jana Sangh and building the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
PM Modi described the occasion as personally very emotional. He wrote, I consider myself lucky to have always had Advaniji's love, support and guidance. Today, countless moments spent with him and countless memories of him are flooding my mind.