BJP patriarch lK Advani, who turned 87 on Saturday, received greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and other senior leaders for his long life and good health.
The Prime Minister described Advani as “one of the tallest personalities in public life” with “unparalleled intellect and insight”. On his return here, Modi, who was in Varanasi since Friday, drove down to Advani’s residence on Prithviraj Road to personally wish the former deputy Prime Minister.
Modi was received by Advani at his residence where Rajnath Singh and other senior BJP leaders were also present. “Wishing Advaniji a very happy birthday. May he be blessed with long life & good health,” Modi tweeted earlier.
“His unparalleled intellect & insight make Advaniji one of the tallest personalities in public life. All of us have learnt a lot from him,” the Prime Minister said in another tweet. The Home Minister also wished Advani good health and a long life.