Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Krishna Advani is celebrating his 99th birthday today. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a letter to him to convey his best wishes.

Early life and background

Lal Krishna Advani was born on November 8, 1927, in Karachi. During the partition of the country in 1947, he had to leave his home.

Bharat Ratna honor and autobiography

He was awarded the country's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, in the year 2024 for his contributions to politics and the nation. The name of his autobiography is 'My Country My Life'.