New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday met BJP veteran L K Advani and congratulated him for getting the Bharat Ratna, saying the former deputy prime minister has made invaluable contribution to the country's cultural heritage, politics and progress.
On February 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Advani will be conferred Bharat Ratna.
"Met respected Shri Lal Krishna Advani today after the announcement of him getting Bharat Ratna and congratulated him. Advani has made invaluable contribution to the country's cultural heritage, politics and progress. The work done by him is a source of inspiration for all of us. By deciding to give Bharat Ratna to respected Advani, Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi has honoured his tireless struggles and contribution," Shah said in a post in Hindi on 'X'.
BJP president J P Nadda also accompanied Shah in his visit to Advani's residence.
Published 06 February 2024, 13:56 IST