PM Modi with L.K. Advani on his birthday in 2024 (source: X/@narendramodi)

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to veteran BJP leader and former deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani, lauding his contributions to the nation and the party on his 98th birthday.In a post on X , PM Modi described LK Advani as “a statesman blessed with towering vision and intellect,” whose life has been devoted to strengthening India’s progress. He commended the BJP stalwart for his “selfless duty and steadfast principles,” noting that his contributions have left “an indelible mark on India’s democratic and cultural landscape.”Sharing his message, PM Modi wrote, “Greetings to 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. He has always embodied the spirit of selfless duty and steadfast principles. His contributions have left an indelible mark on India’s democratic and cultural landscape. May he be blessed with good health and a long life.”External affairs minister S Jaishankar also took to X to convey his greetings to the veteran BJP leader on his 98th birthday, lauding his distinguished leadership, vision, and lifelong service to the nation.