Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:15am on 08 Nov 2026,Sunday India
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended birthday greetings to veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani on November 8, as he completed 99 years and entered his 100th year. Singh praised Advani's leadership, integrity and lifelong contribution to Indian politics, urging future generations to follow the standards he established. Born on November 8, 1927, in Karachi, Advani played a significant role in the BJP's growth and served as Union Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2024 for his contribution to public service. (PC: X)
