Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani expressed his deep humility and gratitude on Saturday as he accepted the prestigious Bharat Ratna award. "With utmost humility and gratitude, I accept the 'Bharat Ratna' that has been conferred on me today. #WATCH | Delhi | Government of India announces Bharat Ratna for veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani. pic.twitter.com/C0NLemHsZ2 — ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2024Earlier in the day, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge welcomed the announcement. In Karnataka, political leaders across party lines hailed the decision to confer Bharat Ratna on Advani.

Source: The Nation February 03, 2024 16:47 UTC