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BJP plans birthday celebration for former deputy PM LK Advani
Lal Krishna Advani turns 99 on November 8, according to the reports.
The BJP plans a celebration at its headquarters, including a religious ceremony, with party president Nitin Nabin presiding.
Advani is a former deputy prime minister and a recipient of the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award.
He began his political career in 1951 with the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the predecessor to the BJP.
He held senior party and parliamentary roles, including BJP president and leader of the opposition.
His career spans major changes in Indian politics, as he helped build the BJP and worked alongside former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Modi is expected to visit Advani for the birthday, and senior BJP leaders are also expected at the event.
The BJP has planned a special celebration for former deputy prime minister Lal Krishna Advani’s birthday on November 8.
The event is to include a havan at the party headquarters, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to call on Advani.
Party president Nitin Nabin is set to preside, with senior BJP leaders also expected to attend.
Hindustan Times describes the occasion as Advani’s 99th birthday, while the Times of India says he enters the hundredth year of his life.
- Who
- The BJP is organising the celebration for former deputy prime minister Lal Krishna Advani.
- What
- A special event is planned, including a havan at the party headquarters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to call on Advani.
- When
- Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Where
- The havan is planned at the BJP headquarters; the location of the full celebration is not stated.
- Why
- To mark Advani’s birthday.
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Advani began his political journey by joining the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the precursor to the BJP.
Advani was born, according to the Times of India.
The BJP plans a special celebration for Advani’s birthday.
- Birthday
- November 8
- Birthday age
- 99, according to Hindustan Times; the Times of India says he enters the hundredth year of his life
- Ceremony
- Havan planned at the BJP headquarters
- Party president
- Nitin Nabin is to preside over the function
- Civilian award
- Bharat Ratna
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Advani Ji nurtured generations of Karyakartas and gave the Party a clear foundation rooted in the principle of Nation First.