PM Modi expresses his delight on conferring Bharat Ratna to Advani

Sambalpur :  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed his delight in announcing the government’s decision to confer former Deputy Prime Minister of India Lal Krishna Advani with the Bharat Ratna.

Inaugurating the new campus of IIM Sambalpur and addressing the students, Modi lauded the unparalleled contributions of Advani as the Deputy Prime Minister, Home Minister and Information and Broadcasting Minister of India as well as decades of experience as a distinguished and loyal Member of Parliament.

The Prime Minister said “Honouring Advani ji with the Bharat Ratna is a symbol that the nation never forgets those who dedicate their lives to its service.

He thanked his good fortune for the love, blessings and guidance shown by L K Advani upon him, and prayed for his long life as he congratulated him on behalf of all citizens.