NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met BJP veteran and former deputy prime minister L K Advani to greet him on his birthday.

The prime minister reached Advani’s residence here and presented him with a bouquet of flowers.

Earlier in the day, Modi took to social media to describe Advani as a “statesman with a towering vision”.

Advani, who scripted BJP’s rise as a formidable force in national politics, turned 98 on Saturday. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, this year.

“Greetings to Shri LK Advani Ji on his birthday. A statesman blessed with towering vision and intellect, Advani Ji’s life has been dedicated to strengthening India’s progress,” Modi said in a post on X.

“He has always embodied the spirit of selfless duty and steadfast princi

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