<p>"This yatra has been unique in many ways," Advani said, addressing a public rally here to mark the conclusion of his journey to create awareness on corruption and black money stashed in foreign banks.<br /><br />He said he has conducted six nationwide journeys in the 60 years of his joining politics. "I received overwhelming welcome in various states. But this was the first yatra when Vajpayee-ji was not with me," he said.<br /><br />Advani said he had sought Vajpayee's blessings the day before he set out on the 40-day journey on Oct 11.<br /><br />The 87-year-old Vajpayee has been away from active politics due to his ailing health.</p>
<p>"This yatra has been unique in many ways," Advani said, addressing a public rally here to mark the conclusion of his journey to create awareness on corruption and black money stashed in foreign banks.<br /><br />He said he has conducted six nationwide journeys in the 60 years of his joining politics. "I received overwhelming welcome in various states. But this was the first yatra when Vajpayee-ji was not with me," he said.<br /><br />Advani said he had sought Vajpayee's blessings the day before he set out on the 40-day journey on Oct 11.<br /><br />The 87-year-old Vajpayee has been away from active politics due to his ailing health.</p>