The nation’s still riding high on the buzz of the Ram temple consecration in India. And guess what? The Government just dropped news – Lal Krishna Advani, the senior BJP honcho and the brains behind the whole Ram Janambhoomi movement, is getting the Bharat Ratna! Yeah, you heard that right! It’s like the Oscars of India, and Advani’s bagging it.
Now, what’s the Bharat Ratna, you ask? Well, it’s basically the highest civilian award in the land, and Advani’s going to be the 50th big shot to get it. And get this, it’s the 7th time someone’s snagged it during Modi’s time in charge.
So, there’s this official statement from the President’s House, saying, “Yep, Advani’s getting the Bharat Ratna.” And the cherry on top? Modi himself took to social media to spill the beans and even had a chat with Advani to give him the good news.
In his post, Modi’s all like, “Hey, Advani Ji, big congrats on the Bharat Ratna! You’re a legend, mate. Your contributions to India are off the charts!” Modi goes on to talk about how Advani started from the bottom and now he’s here, serving as Deputy Prime Minister and whatnot.
Then, Modi’s out there in Odisha, shouting from the rooftops about how giving Advani the Bharat Ratna is like a big thumbs-up to the whole ‘nation first’ vibe. He’s also giving props to all the BJP peeps across the country, saying, “This one’s for you, guys! We’re the biggest party in the world now, thanks to all your hard work.”
Advani himself, at the ripe old age of 96, is chuffed to bits about the whole thing. He’s saying, “This isn’t just about me, folks. It’s about the principles I’ve stood for all my life.” The guy’s been in the game since he was 14, so you know he’s seen some stuff.
Oh, and let’s not forget about Advani’s glory days as the big boss of the BJP. Remember the Mandir pledge in ’89? Yeah, that was him. And who could forget the Rath Yatra in ’90? That’s the one where he rolled through Gujarat to Ayodhya, stirring up a storm in Indian politics.
But wait, there’s more! Born in Karachi, now in Pakistan, Advani’s been around the block. Home Minister, Deputy Prime Minister – you name it, he’s done it. Plus, he’s got a heartwarming backstory, escaping the chaos of India’s partition and all that jazz.