Advani, born on November 8, 1927, will enter his 100th year. BJP president Nitin Nabin and Union minister Piyush Goyal will address the gathering in the presence of his daughter, Pratibha Advani.Former Deputy PM and BJP stalwart LK AdvaniNew Delhi,Nov 7, 2026 18:17 ISTThe BJP will celebrate veteran leader and former deputy prime minister LK Advani’s 99th birthday at its national headquarters on Sunday, with a hawan and prayers for his long life and good health.Advani, born on November 8, 1927, will enter his 100th year.
BJP president Nitin Nabin and Union minister Piyush Goyal will address the gathering in the presence of his daughter, Pratibha Advani.The hawan and puja will be followed by a special presentation on Advani’s life and political journey. Prasad will be distributed at the conclusion of the programme.RECENT HEALTH CONCERNSAdvani was discharged from Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi on October 19 after treatment for a chest infection.
He had also been admitted to the hospital in May for age-related ailments and discharged after a few days. He was hospitalised several times in 2024, including at Apollo and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
In December that year, he received intensive care before being discharged on December 25.Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Advani at his Delhi residence on October 7 to seek his blessings on completing 25 years as a head of government. After the meeting, PM Modi said Advani’s decades of public service had left a lasting imprint on national life.A KEY FIGURE IN BJP’S RISE Born in Karachi, Advani moved to India during Partition in 1947.
He became a central figure in the BJP’s growth and served three terms as its president.He served as Union home minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government and as deputy prime minister from 2002 to 2004.Advani received the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, in March 2024. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award at his residence in the presence of PM Modi and other senior leaders.- Ends