Describing Lal Krishna Advani as a ‘statesman’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his birthday greetings to the BJP stalwart on his 92nd birthday and said that India will always cherish his exceptional contribution towards empowering the people of the country. In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister lauded Advani for his contributions to BJP party. “Scholar, statesman and one of the most respected leaders, India will always cherish the exceptional contribution of Shri Lal Krishna Advani Ji towards empowering our citizens. On his birthday, I convey my greetings to respected Advani Ji and pray for his long and healthy life,” Modi said. “Shri LK Advani Ji toiled for decades to give shape and strength to the @BJP4India. If over the years, our party has emerged as a dominant pole of Indian politics, it is because of leaders like Advani Ji and the selfless Karyakartas he groomed for decades,” he said in a follow-up tweet. The Prime Minister said that public service has always been associated with values for Advani and asserted that he has not compromised on the core ideology even once. “When it came to safeguarding our democracy, he was at the forefront. As a Minister, his administrative skills are universally lauded,” Modi said.
