New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the enduring contributions made by former deputy prime minister and BJP stalwart Lal Krishna Advani after the latter was conferred Bharat Ratna. President Droupadi Murmu formally conferred the country's highest civilian award on L K Advani at the latter's residence on Sunday in the presence of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and PM Modi.
Later, taking to X, formerly Twitter, Prime Minister Modi called it a matter of pride for him to work with Advani very closely for several decades. "It was very special to witness the conferring of the Bharat Ratna upon Shri LK Advani Ji. This honour is a recognition of his enduring contributions to our nation's progress. His dedication to public service and his pivotal role in shaping modern India have left an indelible mark on our history," he said.