Ten days after consecration of Ram Temple, Bharat Ratna for L.K. Advani
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ten days after consecration of Ram Temple, Bharat Ratna for L.K. Advani

The Hindu  

Former Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani, helmsman of the Ram Rath Yatra that catapulted the movement for the Ram Temple to national prominence, was conferred the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, on Saturday, just ten days after the consecration of that temple in Ayodhya. His is a… pic.twitter.com/Ya78qjJbPK — Narendra Modi February 3, 2024 Honour for his ideals Mr. Advani released a statement soon afterwards, acknowledging that it was an honour, not just personally but also for his “ideals and principles.” “Ever since I joined the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh as its volunteer at the age of 14, I have sought reward in only one thing – in dedicated and selfless service of my beloved country,” he said, adding that he was inspired by the motto “Edam na mama “. The relationship has been subsequently mended, with Mr. Advani being accorded the Padma Vibhushan as soon as the Modi government came to power, and now with the Bharat Ratna. Along with Mr. Advani, the Modi government has acknowledged its ideological underpinnings by also conferring the Bharat Ratna on Vajpayee, as well as Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and RSS leader Nanaji Deshmukh.

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BJP veteran LK Advani admitted to ICU at Delhi hospital, condition stable
1 week, 3 days ago

BJP veteran LK Advani admitted to ICU at Delhi hospital, condition stable

India Today  

Veteran BJP leader LK Advani was admitted to the ICU of Apollo Hospital in New Delhi on Saturday. A Hindutva hardliner, Advani served as the BJP's national president for multiple terms and played a pivotal role in the party's rise to national prominence, particularly during the Ram Janmabhoomi movement in the 1990s. He also held key positions in the government, …

BJP veteran LK Advani hospitalised again, condition stable
5 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP veteran LK Advani hospitalised again, condition stable

India Today  

Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani has been admitted to Apollo Hospital. At AIIMS, the former deputy Prime Minister was examined by a team of doctors from different specialities, including urology and geriatric medicine, and had undergone a minor procedure before getting discharged on June 27. Earlier this year, President Droupadi Murmu conferred Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian honour, …

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on L.K. Advani in PM Modi's Presence
8 months, 3 weeks ago

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on L.K. Advani in PM Modi's Presence

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, on BJP stalwart and former deputy prime minister L.K. The felicitation ceremony took place at the 96-year-old BJP leader’s official residence and was attended by vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, defence minister Rajnath Singh, Union home minister Amit Shah and the family members of Advani. …

PM Modi ‘proud’ to witness Bharat Ratna award ceremony for Lal Krishna Advani: ’He played pivotal role in…’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi ‘proud’ to witness Bharat Ratna award ceremony for Lal Krishna Advani: ’He played pivotal role in…’

Live Mint  

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday conferred the Bharat Ratna upon veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Krishna Advani. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar were present at Lal Krishna Advani's residence on the occasion. While acknowledging Lal Krishna Advani's pivotal role in shaping modern India, PM Modi said that he is proud of getting the chance to …

President Droupadi Murmu confers Bharat Ratna to BJP stalwart LK Advani in PM Modi’s presence. Watch video
8 months, 3 weeks ago

President Droupadi Murmu confers Bharat Ratna to BJP stalwart LK Advani in PM Modi’s presence. Watch video

Live Mint  

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday conferred the Bharat Ratna to former deputy Prime Minister and BJP leader LK Advani. President Murmu paid a visit to senior BJP leader LK Advani's residence and conferred him with the prestigious award. The central government announced five names for the Bharat Ratna this year, which also included BJP leader LK Advani. Ending a parliamentary …

LK Advani conferred Bharat Ratna by President Murmu at Delhi home, PM present
8 months, 3 weeks ago

LK Advani conferred Bharat Ratna by President Murmu at Delhi home, PM present

India Today  

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday presented Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour, to BJP veteran and former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani at his residence in Delhi. The formal ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and the family members of LK Advani. Whether as Home …

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on L K Advani
8 months, 3 weeks ago

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on L K Advani

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu conferred Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour, on BJP stalwart and former deputy prime minister L K Advani at his residence here on Sunday. The ceremony was attended by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and the family members of Advani, the Rashtrapati Bhavan …

President Confers Bharat Ratna on PV, Singh, Swaminathan, Thakur
8 months, 3 weeks ago

President Confers Bharat Ratna on PV, Singh, Swaminathan, Thakur

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the country's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, on former prime ministers P.V. The Bharat Ratna awards for Rao, Singh, Swaminathan, and Thakur were received by their kin at a ceremony attended by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other dignitaries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the contributions of those conferred the …

PM Modi heaps praise for Bharat Ratna awardees PV Narasimha Rao, Karpoori Thakur, Chaudhary Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi heaps praise for Bharat Ratna awardees PV Narasimha Rao, Karpoori Thakur, Chaudhary Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned a brief note for former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao Garu and Chaudhary Charan Singh, agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan and former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur after President Droupadi Murmu conferred Bharat Ratna upon them posthumously on Saturday. Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh On behalf of the late Chaudhary Charan Singh, Bharat Ratna was received …

President Droupadi Murmu to present Bharat Ratna Award to PV Narsimha Rao, Karpoori Thakur, and 3 others today
8 months, 3 weeks ago

President Droupadi Murmu to present Bharat Ratna Award to PV Narsimha Rao, Karpoori Thakur, and 3 others today

Live Mint  

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday will present Bharat Ratna to five eminent personalities-Former PMs Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao, former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, Agronomist MS Swaminathan, and BJP veteran LK Advani at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recommended five eminent personalities for the Bharat Ratna award. According to ANI news agency, President Murmu …

Bharat Ratna conferred on ex-PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh posthumously; Advani to receive it tomorrow
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bharat Ratna conferred on ex-PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh posthumously; Advani to receive it tomorrow

India TV News  

Bharat Ratna 2024: President Droupadi Murmu today conferred Bharat Ratna to eminent personalities including two former Prime Ministers and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani. The government had announced five Bharat Ratna awards this year, including one to Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart and former deputy prime minister LK Advani. Four former PMs awarded posthumously Among the five personalities who …

Words of Wisdom
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Words of Wisdom

New Indian Express  

Mahatma Gandhi was not given the Bharat Ratna because it was set up in 1954 and could not be awarded posthumously. In response to a petition filed to give Gandhi the country’s highest civilian award, the Supreme Court said that as the Father of the Nation, he is held in such ‘high esteem’ that he is ‘beyond formal recognition’. The …

Uddhav Thackeray takes dig at PM Modi over Bharat Ratna: ’I am not saying that..
10 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav Thackeray takes dig at PM Modi over Bharat Ratna: ’I am not saying that..

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is awarding Bharat Ratna "to whoever comes to his mind". PM Narendra Modi is awarding it to whoever comes to his mind, "Thackeray was quoted by ANI as saying Thackeray added that the BJP announced Dr S Swaminathan's name for the Bharat Ratna but has failed to …

Parliamentary proceedings | ‘Ram Temple ushered in a new era of governance’
10 months, 1 week ago

Parliamentary proceedings | ‘Ram Temple ushered in a new era of governance’

The Hindu  

Both Houses of Parliament on February 10, the last working day of the 17th Lok Sabha, passed a resolution terming the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya as ushering in a “new era of governance and public welfare”, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his valedictory address later, stated that the resolution by both Houses would give “constitutional power …

Raj Thackeray, Sanjay Raut demand ‘Bharat Ratna’ award for Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Raj Thackeray, Sanjay Raut demand ‘Bharat Ratna’ award for Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Friday demanded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, for his uncle and the late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray passed away in 2012 In a post on X Raj Thackeray wrote, “Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and S Swaminathan, father of the Indian …

PV Narasimha Rao’s family thanks PM Modi for Bharat Ratna
10 months, 2 weeks ago

PV Narasimha Rao’s family thanks PM Modi for Bharat Ratna

Live Mint  

PV Narasimha Rao's family thanked PM Narendra Modi for conferring the Bharat Ratna to the former prime minister and Congress leader for his contribution to the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier announced that former prime ministers Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, as well as agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan, would be honoured with India's highest civilian honour. Speaking …

Bharat Ratna for farm icon, two former PMs
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Bharat Ratna for farm icon, two former PMs

Hindustan Times  

Former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and scientist MS Swaminathan, will be posthumously conferred India’s highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday. With the three names announced on Friday, the government has now announced five Bharat Ratnas in a single year — the other two include BJP leader and former deputy prime …

Bharat Ratna 2024: India’s top civilian award conferred on 5 eminent persons
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Bharat Ratna 2024: India’s top civilian award conferred on 5 eminent persons

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on 9 February that former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, alongside agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, will be conferred the Bharat Ratna. Earlier, politician and former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur, and politician and former deputy prime minister Lal Krishna Advani were announced to be conferred with India's highest civilian honour. 3) …

In Graphics | All about India’s Bharat Ratna and its five recipients in 2024
10 months, 2 weeks ago

In Graphics | All about India’s Bharat Ratna and its five recipients in 2024

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Charan Singh as well as Green Revolution pioneer MS Swaminathan will be conferred the Bharat Ratna. Usually, three Bharat Ratna awards are given in a year, however, this year the government has named five people for Bharat Ratna, including veteran BJP leader LK Advani and …

Leaders across party lines cheer Bharat Ratna for former PMs, MS Swaminathan
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Leaders across party lines cheer Bharat Ratna for former PMs, MS Swaminathan

Live Mint  

Leaders across political parties have hailed the decision to award Bharat Ratna to PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh and M S Swaminathan. “PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh and Dr. MS Swaminathan were, are and will always be the 'Bharat ke Ratna'. Congress leader Rajeev Shukla, however, said the BJP-led Centre is honouring former prime minister P V Narasimha …

Bharat Ratna for PV Narasimha Rao, brickbats for Gandhi family
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Bharat Ratna for PV Narasimha Rao, brickbats for Gandhi family

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: NV Subhash, the grandson of late prime minister PV Narasimha Rao, slammed the Gandhi family on Friday after the Centre announced Bharat Ratna for the iconic politician, saying they were instrumental in making him a scapegoat for the failures of the Congress party. From 2004 to 2014, when the UPA government was in power at the centre, leave …

Bharat Ratna awarded to 5 people so far in 2024, highest in a single year
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Bharat Ratna awarded to 5 people so far in 2024, highest in a single year

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, alongside agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, will be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour. Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao This year's five recipients surpass the four awarded in 1999, marking the highest number of Bharat Ratnas awarded in a single …

Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, Swaminathan to get India’s highest civilian honour
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, Swaminathan to get India’s highest civilian honour

Hindustan Times  

Former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and scientist MS Swaminathan, who is widely known as the father of the Green Revolution, will be posthumously conferred India’s highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday. His visionary leadership was instrumental in making India economically advanced, laying a solid foundation for the country’s prosperity and …

Bharat Ratna to Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh: How Amit Shah, BJP reacted
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Bharat Ratna to Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh: How Amit Shah, BJP reacted

India TV News  

Former prime ministers P V Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh as well as agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday. The BJP welcomed the decision by calling the Bharat Ratna for Narasimha Rao as 'befitting tribute to the legendary statesman who shaped the history of our nation' …

Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan to receive Bharat Ratna: Here's the full list of awardees till now
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan to receive Bharat Ratna: Here's the full list of awardees till now

India TV News  

In a landmark series of announcements, the Indian government revealed on Friday its decision to bestow the Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian award, upon three distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields within the country. The Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was established by former President Rajendra Prasad on January 2, 1954. Notably, Sachin Tendulkar …

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar meets LK Advani, congratulates senior BJP leader for Bharat Ratna
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar meets LK Advani, congratulates senior BJP leader for Bharat Ratna

India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday met senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani and congratulated him for Bharat Ratna. Nitish Kumar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday in what was their first meeting after the Janata Dal president dumped the opposition INDIA bloc and joined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance last month and later reiterated that he …

Honour and exception: The Hindu Editorial on the Bharat Ratna and its recipients
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Honour and exception: The Hindu Editorial on the Bharat Ratna and its recipients

The Hindu  

The Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honour of the country, has been conferred on 50 people since 1954. As it happens with an extraordinary assertion of popular sovereignty, the Ram Janmabhoomi movement changed the country at several levels; the Supreme Court of India, by 2019, unanimously ruled in favour of the temple that was inaugurated by Mr. Modi on January …

Morning briefing: Murli Manohar Joshi meets ‘Bharat Ratna’ LK Advani; NCP MP's poem on Ram temple, and all latest news
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Morning briefing: Murli Manohar Joshi meets ‘Bharat Ratna’ LK Advani; NCP MP's poem on Ram temple, and all latest news

Hindustan Times  

BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi on Saturday met his senior colleague Lal Krishna Advani at his residence in Delhi to congratulate the latter for being conferred with Bharat Ratna - India's highest civilian award. Dig deeper Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi meets veteran BJP leader LK Advani at his residence in New Delhi on Saturday, to congratulate the latter …

Murli Manohar Joshi meets ‘Bharat Ratna’ LK Advani: 'My good fortune that I got to work with him'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Murli Manohar Joshi meets ‘Bharat Ratna’ LK Advani: 'My good fortune that I got to work with him'

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Murli Manohar Joshi met his senior colleague Lal Krishna Advani at his residence in Delhi on Saturday evening to congratulate the latter for being conferred with Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi meets veteran BJP leader LK Advani at his residence in New Delhi on Saturday, to congratulate the latter …

Guv, Yogi, Rajnath and others hail Bharat Ratna for Advani
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Guv, Yogi, Rajnath and others hail Bharat Ratna for Advani

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Governor Anandiben Patel, chief minister Yogi Adityanath, defence minister Rajnath Singh, deputy chief ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak and other ministers, senior party functionaries, opposition leaders and saints from Ayodhya unanimously welcomed Saturday’s announcement that former deputy prime minister and BJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani would be conferred with the Bharat Ratna, the country’s highest civilian award. …

Owaisi Mocks Bharat Ratna for Advani, Slams Modi Govt
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Owaisi Mocks Bharat Ratna for Advani, Slams Modi Govt

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: AIMIM president and Lok Sabha member from Hyderabad Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP government at the Centre for announcing the Bharat Ratna award for senior BJP leader and former deputy prime minister L.K. Owaisi, mocking the Bharat Ratna announcement, in a post on X, said: “Well-deserved Bharat Ratna …

LK Advani to receive Bharat Ratna honour, says PM Modi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

LK Advani to receive Bharat Ratna honour, says PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Lal Krishna Advani will be conferred the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday, adding that the award was being bestowed on the Bharatiya Janata Party veteran for his “monumental” contribution to India’s development. Read here: When I look at Advani and PM Modi, I recall two incidents: Jairam Ramesh on Bharat Ratna Modi, …

Leaders congratulate Advani on being chosen for award of Bharat Ratna
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Leaders congratulate Advani on being chosen for award of Bharat Ratna

The Hindu  

Telugu Desam Party national president N. Chandrababu Naidu has congratulated veteran BJP leader L.K. In a social media post, Mr. Naidu said that Mr. Advani “is a distinguished leader who made exemplary hard work in his long political career and is devoted to the nation.” Further, Mr. Naidu said that Mr. Advani, who had served as the Deputy Prime Minister, …

When I look at LK Advani and PM Modi, I recall two incidents: Jairam Ramesh reacts to Bharat Ratna announcement
10 months, 2 weeks ago

When I look at LK Advani and PM Modi, I recall two incidents: Jairam Ramesh reacts to Bharat Ratna announcement

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh spoke of two incidents involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi and veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani as he reacted to the announcement that the government is going to confer Advani with Bharat Ratna. Jairam Ramesh said LK Advani saved Modi in 2002 when Narendra Modi was the chief minister of Gujarat. Reactions to Bharat Ratna …

'BJP agenda complete': BRS leader K Kavitha after Bharat Ratna to LK Advani
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'BJP agenda complete': BRS leader K Kavitha after Bharat Ratna to LK Advani

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: BRS leader K Kavitha on Saturday reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of Bharat Ratna to BJP leader LK Advani, saying the party's "agenda" is now being completed. "Many congratulations to Lal Krishna Advani for being conferred Bharat Ratna.This is good that the Ram temple was also built and Lal Krishna Advani has been conferred Bharat Ratna. …

‘Our inspiration’: Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari hail ‘Bharat Ratna’ LK Advani
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Our inspiration’: Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari hail ‘Bharat Ratna’ LK Advani

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday lauded Bharatiya Janata Party veteran Lal Krishna Advani, who will be conferred with India's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna. “I am extremely elated on hearing about the Bharat Ratna being awarded to our inspiration and senior leader Shri Lal Krishna Advani ji. “It is a matter of immense joy to learn about senior leader …

Bharat Ratna for LK Advani: How BJP Charioteer’s 'Mandir Wahin Banayenge' Call Shaped Ram Temple Quest
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bharat Ratna for LK Advani: How BJP Charioteer’s 'Mandir Wahin Banayenge' Call Shaped Ram Temple Quest

News 18  

January 22, 2024, will forever be a red-letter day for LK Advani. The long and arduous journey for the Ram Mandir — BJP’s poll plank and electoral promise — would be incomplete without mentioning the efforts of ‘charioteer’ Advani who will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour. ‘Mandir Wahin Banayenge’ It was 1990 when Advani’s ‘Rath …

Modi govt bestows Bharat Ratna on veteran BJP leader LK Advani
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Modi govt bestows Bharat Ratna on veteran BJP leader LK Advani

Op India  

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on X that veteran BJP leader LK Advani will be conferred India’s highest civilian award i.e. His Parliamentary interventions have always been exemplary, full of rich insights.” I am very happy to share that Shri LK Advani Ji will be conferred the Bharat Ratna. His is a… pic.twitter.com/Ya78qjJbPK — Narendra Modi February 3, …

Bharat Ratna to LK Advani: Politician who catapulted BJP to national reckoning
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bharat Ratna to LK Advani: Politician who catapulted BJP to national reckoning

Hindustan Times  

Lal Krishna Advani, a prominent BJP leader and former deputy prime minister will be awarded the ‘Bharat Ratna’, announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. • LK Advani, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, has had a long and impactful political career in India. • He served as BJP's national president in three stints- from 1986-90, 1993-98 and …

LK Advani gets Bharat Ratna: PM Modi says ‘very emotional moment for me’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

LK Advani gets Bharat Ratna: PM Modi says ‘very emotional moment for me’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Lal Krishna Advani, the BJP stalwart who catapulted the party into national reckoning with his Rath Yatra for Ayodhya's Ram Temple in the early 1990s, has been conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. How politicians reacted to Bharat Ratna to LK Advani BJP leader Brajesh Pathak congratulated the BJP leader. BRS MLC K Kavitha said …

Co-founder of BJP, Atal Bihari Vajpayee's closest confidant, LK Advani held several ministries
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Co-founder of BJP, Atal Bihari Vajpayee's closest confidant, LK Advani held several ministries

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday that BJP stalwart and former deputy prime minister L K Advani will be conferred the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award. From being one of the co-founders of the Bharatiya Janata Party to being the longest-serving president of the saffron brigade, LK Advani has been credited with crafting the party's rise through …

Watch: Advani's daughter hugs her father after govt's decision to confer him Bharat Ratna
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Advani's daughter hugs her father after govt's decision to confer him Bharat Ratna

India TV News  

Bharat Ratna for LK Advani: BJP stalwart Lal Krishna Advani will be conferred with India's highest civilian award -- Bharat Ratna, the Prime Minister informed on Saturday. After the government's announcement, Advani said issued a statement and said, "With utmost humility and gratitude, I accept the 'Bharat Ratna' that has been conferred on me today. Prior to him, former Prime …

Advani accepts Bharat Ratna, says, 'Honour for me, my ideas and principles'
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Advani accepts Bharat Ratna, says, 'Honour for me, my ideas and principles'

India TV News  

Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani on Saturday accepted the Bharat Ratna conferred to him and said that the award is not only an honour for him as a person but also for the ideals and principles that he strove to serve throughout his life. Advani, 96-year-old leader who is the longest serving president of the saffron party, said that …

Arjun Sarja meets PM Modi in Chennai; says Ram Mandir consecration in Ayodhya will be ‘remarkable’
11 months ago

Arjun Sarja meets PM Modi in Chennai; says Ram Mandir consecration in Ayodhya will be ‘remarkable’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Arjun Sarja is one of the many celebs nationwide who seem pumped up about the consecration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22. Aishwarya and Arjun met PM Modi in Chennai Arjun gifts Modi a painting PM Modi was in Chennai recently for work and actor Arjun met him while he was there. Arjun talks about Ram Mandir …

Lord Ram has chosen PM Modi to build his temple: L.K. Advani
11 months, 1 week ago

Lord Ram has chosen PM Modi to build his temple: L.K. Advani

The Hindu  

Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi an annanya bhakt of Lord Ram, Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart L.K. Advani said he was “just the charioteer of the Ram Rath Yatra” that began on September 25, 1990 to garner support for the construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Speaking to Hindi magazine Rashtra Dharma, which is backed by the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh, …

LK Advani on Ram Mandir: Was merely charioteer, praises PM Modi
11 months, 1 week ago

LK Advani on Ram Mandir: Was merely charioteer, praises PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Speaking about the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple consecration ceremony, Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart Lal Krishna Advani has said that the inauguration of the temple was a "fulfillment of a divine dream" as the destiny had decided that a grand temple of Lord Ram will be built in Ayodhya and it chose Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this. Lal Krishna Advani Read …

Advani to attend Ram temple consecration ceremony: VHP
11 months, 1 week ago

Advani to attend Ram temple consecration ceremony: VHP

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: BJP stalwart L K Advani, who was at the forefront of the Ram janmabhoomi movement, will attend the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, VHP president Alok Kumar said on Thursday.However, it remains unclear whether party veteran Murli Manohar Joshi will attend the ceremony or not. The Ram temple trust had last month …

Congress Declines Invite to Ayodhya Ram Mandir's Inauguration, Dubs It 'RSS/BJP' Event
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress Declines Invite to Ayodhya Ram Mandir's Inauguration, Dubs It 'RSS/BJP' Event

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Congress has decided to skip the much-awaited ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. Calling the consecration a “RSS/BJP” event, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury have “respectfully” declined the invitation. Parties React to Congress’ Decision Reacting to Congress’ decision, BJP termed …

Lal Krishna Advani will attend Ram Mandir's Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya, says VHP leader
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Lal Krishna Advani will attend Ram Mandir's Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya, says VHP leader

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Ram Mandir inauguration: BJP veteran and former deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani will attend the Ram Mandir's 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22, The Hindu quoted a Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader. According to The Hindu, VHP's working president Alok Kumar said that Lal Krishna Advani will surely be attending the Ram Mandir's consecration ceremony, however, he may …

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