Lal Krishna Advani

“Ever since I became a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh at the age of 14, my sole request has been to dedicate myself selflessly to serving my beloved country in every task entrusted to me in life. The driving force behind my existence is encapsulated in the following mantra: ‘This life is not mine. It belongs to my nation.'”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the notable contributions and role of Lal Krishna Advani as the Home Minister and Minister of Information and Broadcasting. Lal Krishna Advani will be honored with India’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday at BJP. The award is being given to Advani for his significant contributions to India’s development. Advani, who is 96 years old, graciously accepted the honor with profound humility and gratitude. He stated that this recognition is not just for him as an individual, but also for the ideals and principles he has served throughout his life.

Prime Minister Modi, who had previously announced the Bharat Ratna award for veteran socialist leader and former Chief Minister of Bihar, Karpoori Thakur, also spoke to Advani and congratulated him on receiving this honor. He described Advani as one of the most respected politicians of our time, and his contribution to India’s development is unforgettable.

ABOUT SHRI L.K. ADVANI : A TIMELINE

November 8, 1927 – Shri L.K Advani was born in Karachi, in present day Pakistan, to parents Kishenchand and Gyanidevi Advani.

1936 -1942 – Studied at St.Patricks school, Karachi, standing first in every class until matriculation.

1942 – Joined the RSS as a Swayamsevak.

1942 – Joined Dayaram Gidumal National College, Hyderabad, during the Quit India movement.

1944 – Held a job as a teacher in Model High School, Karachi.

12 September, 1947 – Left from Sindh to Delhi by propeller aircraft during Paritition.

1947-1951 – Organised RSS work in Alwar, Bharatpur, Kota, Bundi and Jhalawar as RSS Secretary in the Karachi branch.

Early 1957 – Shifted to Delhi to assist Shri. Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

1958-63 – Held the position of Secretary of the Delhi State Jana Sangh.

1960-1967 – Joined the Organiser, a political journal of the Jana Sangh as assistant editor.

Feb 25, 1965 – Married Smt. Kamla Advani, with whom he has two children, Pratibha and Jayant.

April 1970 – Entered the Rajya Sabha.

Dec 1972 – Was elected President of Bharatiya Jana Sangh.

26 June 1975 – Was Arrested in Bangalore during Emergency period and taken to Bangalore Central Jail along with other BJS members.

March 1977 to July 1979 – Held the position of Union minister for Information and Broadcasting. May 1986- Became Party President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

1980-86 – Held the position of General Secretary of the BJP.

May 1986 – Was announced as party President of the BJP.

3 March 1988 – Was re-elected party President of the BJP.

1988 – Held the position of Home Minister in the BJP Government.

1990 – Began the Ram Rath Yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya.

1997 – Began the Swarna Jayanti Rath Yatra to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of India’s Independence.

Oct 1999 – May 2004 – Union Cabinet Minister, Home Affairs

Jun 2002 – May 2004 – Deputy Prime Minister