New Delhi, November 2026 : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Sunday organised a special puja and havan at the party's Central Office to mark the 100th birthday of veteran leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani. BJP President Nitin Nabin and other senior party functionaries participated in the ceremony, praying for the veteran leader's good health and well-being.
Earlier, Nabin extended birthday greetings to Advani through a message on social media platform X, describing him as a Bharat Ratna awardee, former Deputy Prime Minister and a guiding figure for the party.
In his message, the BJP president highlighted Advani's contribution to the organisation, from its Jana Sangh days to the formation and expansion of the BJP. He credited the veteran leader with taking the party's nationalist ideology to people across the country and transforming the Ram Janmabhoomi movement into a mass movement.
Nabin said Advani's integrity in public life and unwavering commitment to the organisation would continue to inspire generations of BJP workers.
In a separate video message, the BJP president described Advani's life as an inspiration, particularly his steadfast commitment to the party's ideology.
He also acknowledged Advani's role in building a leadership team during his tenure at the helm of the BJP. According to Nabin, many leaders nurtured during that period are today playing key roles in leading both the party and the country.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended birthday greetings to Advani, describing him as a symbol of national service and a principled statesman.
In his post on X, Shah said Advani had completed 99 years and was entering the 100th year of his life. He conveyed greetings on behalf of crores of BJP workers and acknowledged the veteran leader's contribution to the party and the country.
Shah recalled Advani's journey from a humble family background to becoming a founding member of the BJP, its national president and eventually the Deputy Prime Minister of India.
He said Advani's contribution in every role reflected a commitment to public service and the principle of placing the nation above everything else.
The birthday observances at the BJP headquarters and messages from senior leaders highlighted Advani's long association with the party and his role in shaping its organisational growth and political journey.
Advani, one of the BJP's founding-era leaders, has been awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, in recognition of his contribution to public life.
