Veteran BJP leader L.K. Advani turns 99, enters his 100th year
The gist
BJP veteran L.K. Advani turned 99 on Nov 8, entering his 100th year, as PM Modi paid tribute.
The former deputy prime minister's milestone drew party-wide celebrations and a Diwali-timed tribute.
How it unfolded
- Oct 7, 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Advani at his Delhi residence to seek his blessings on completing 25 years as a head of government.
- Oct 16, 2026Advani was admitted to Apollo Hospitals with a chest infection.
- Oct 19, 2026Advani was discharged from Apollo Hospitals after his health improved; he had been under the care of Dr Vinit.
Key terms
- BJP
- A Hindu nationalist political party in India, one of the country's two major parties.
- Bharat Ratna
- The highest civilian award of the Republic of India, given for exceptional service.
- Partition
- The 1947 division of British India into the independent dominions of India and Pakistan.
Source: Wikipedia