President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on L K Advani
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- PM Modi expressed that witnessing Advani receive the Bharat Ratna was special, recognizing his enduring contributions to the nation.
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President Droupadi Murmu conferred Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour, on BJP stalwart and former deputy prime minister L K Advani at his residence in Delhi on Sunday. (ANI)
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The ceremony was attended by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and the family members of Advani, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a post on X. (ANI)
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PM Narendra Modi sat next to Advani as the President honoured the veteran leader with Bharat Ratna. (X)
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"His dedication to public service and his pivotal role in shaping modern India have left an indelible mark on our history. I am proud to have got the opportunity to work with him very closely over the last several decades," PM Narendra Modi said on X. (X)
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The Rashtrapati Bhavan described Advani as a doyen of Indian politics and stated that he has served the nation with unwavering dedication and distinction for over seven decades. His emphasis on dialogue enriched parliamentary traditions, it added. (ANI)
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"When Emergency put India's democracy at risk, the indefatigable crusader in him helped guard it against authoritarian tendencies," The Rashtrapati Bhavan said in the post. (ANI)
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