BJP Plans November 8 Programme for Advani’s 100th Birthday

The Bharatiya Janata Party says it will hold a programme at its headquarters on November 8 to mark veteran leader L.K. Advani’s 100th birthday. The event is planned to coincide with Diwali, and the party said it would begin at 10 a.m. with a puja and havan.

The announcement describes a programme honouring Advani’s public life and contributions to the party and the country. Advani, born on November 8, 1927, is a former deputy prime minister and a recipient of the Bharat Ratna. The event had not taken place when the announcement was reported on November 7.

According to the BJP’s programme details, a 20-minute video presentation will follow the opening ceremony, featuring highlights from Advani’s life and excerpts from his speeches. Videos of senior leaders reflecting on their experiences and Advani’s contributions are also planned.

The party said BJP national president Nitin Nabin, Advani’s daughter Pratibha Advani and Union minister Piyush Goyal would attend. Pratibha Advani and Goyal are scheduled to address the gathering before Nabin, who is expected to speak about Advani’s contributions to the nation and the BJP. The programme is also scheduled to conclude with the distribution...