Lucknow, Nov 8 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday extended birthday greetings to senior BJP leader and former deputy prime minister Lal Krishna Advani.
In a post on X, the chief minister wished the Bharat Ratna awardee a long and healthy life.
“Heartiest birthday greetings to senior member of the BJP family, former deputy prime minister and Bharat Ratna Lal Krishna Advani Ji, who has dedicated his entire life to public service and national interest. His inspiring personality and long public life will always remain a source of inspiration for countless party workers,” he said.
Describing Advani as a formidable leader in the opposition, Adityanath said, “Advani Ji was as formidable a leader in the Opposition as he proved to be an able administrator. The Rath Yatra from Somnath to Shri Ayodhya Ji remains a historic chapter in Advani ji’s life. The journey gave Indian society a positive direction. I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to be associated with this historic yatra.”
Adityanath also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s special article published in newspapers on Advani entering his 100th year of life, titled ‘An Inspiring Journey Towards a Century… An Emotional Moment’.
“With the blessings of Prabhu Shri Ram, Advani Ji may be blessed with good health and a long life,” the CM said.
Born on November 8, 1927, Advani turns 99 on Sunday. PTI ABN KSI
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