"Instills a sense of delight in us," says JP Nadda on 'Bharat Ratna' being conferred on LK Advani

Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) [India], February 3 (ANI): After Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani would be conferred with the country's highest civilian award--'Bharat Ratna', party's National President JP Nadda expressed pleasure stating that the announcement instills a sense of delight in the party workers across the country.
Earlier today, PM Narendra Modi announced that the 'Bharat Ratna' would be conferred on BJP stalwart LK Advani.
In an exclusive talk with ANI, Nadda said, "Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modiji announced the conferring of the 'Bharat Ratna' on our senior and veteran leader, Lal Krishna Advaniji. The announcement instills a sense of delight in us."
"Advaniji is one of the leaders who dedicated his life to the nation and worked for the 'Jana Sangh' and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with a sense of patriotism. The Bharatiya Janata Party, during its tenure in the past few years, has witnessed many ups and downs. But Advaniji has been the leader who nurtured the party even in adverse conditions," he added.
Meanwhile, the BJP President further added, "Later, he also worked as a successful Deputy Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister of the country. Not only us, but a lot of people out there are inspired by his life."
This is the seventh Bharat Ratna awarded by the Modi government, since assuming power in 2014. The list also includes Karpoori Thakur, Madan Mohan Malviya, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Pranab Mukherjee, Bhupen Hazarika, and Nanaji Deshmukh.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Modi announced that BJP veteran leader LK Advani will be conferred with Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award of the country.
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani said that Bharat Ratna is not only an honour for him but for the ideals and principles he strove in his life to the best of his abilities.
In a statement, LK Advani said he accepts the 'Bharat Ratna' with utmost humility.
"With utmost humility and gratitude, I accept the 'Bharat Ratna' that has been conferred on me today. It is not only an honour for me as a person, but also for the ideals and principles that I strove to serve throughout my life to the best of my ability," he said in the statement.
Advani, 96, who served as Deputy Prime Minister, Home Minister and Information and Broadcasting Minister, recalled his long association with former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and BJP ideologue Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
"My heartfelt gratitude to millions of my party workers, swayamsevaks and others with whom I had the privilege of working throughout my journey in public life," he added.
The BJP leader said that his family has been the greatest source of strength. He also expressed thanks to the President and PM Modi.
"My sincere thanks to President Droupadi Murmuji and Prime Minister Narendra Modiji for bestowing this honour on me. May our great country progress to the pinnacle of 'greatness and glory," he said.
Opposition leaders also welcomed the decision. AAP convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also extended his wishes to LK Advani and prayed for his long life.
"Many congratulations and best wishes to senior leader Lal Krishna Advani ji on the announcement of the Bharat Ratna award. I pray to God that he always remains healthy and lives long," the AAP convenor posted on X.
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar said that LK Advani has made a valuable contribution to the development of the country.
"India's former Deputy Prime Minister and senior leader, LK Advani, is delighted to be awarded Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour. He has made a valuable contribution in the development of the country. Heartiest congratulations," Pawar posted on X.
RJD leader Manoj Jha, too, expressed his happiness over the announcement. (ANI)