L.
K. ADVANI – AWARDS
News:
LK Advani to be honoured
with Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award
What's
in the news?
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Recently, the Prime Minister announced
that LK Advani will be conferred Bharat Ratna 2024, India’s highest civilian
award.
LK
Advani:
Birth:
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Born in Karachi on November 8, 1927,
against the backdrop of pre-Partition India.
Influence
by:
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Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and the
freedom struggle.
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Early affiliation with the Rashtriya
Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
Initial
Political Involvement:
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Entry into politics through RSS and membership in Bharatiya Jana Sangh in 1951.
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Elected to the Rajya Sabha in 1970,
marking the beginning of significant political involvement.
Epoch
of the BJP:
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Co-founder of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
in 1980.
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Key role in transforming BJP from a
regional force to a dominant national player.
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Shaped BJP’s ideology and electoral
strategy.
Role
in Ram Mandir:
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Advocacy for Ram Janmabhoomi movement in the 1980s.
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Support for Ayodhya Ram mandir
construction galvanised Hindu sentiments.
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Influenced Indian politics and BJP’s
ascent to power.
Tenure
as Deputy Prime Minister:
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Served as India’s Deputy Prime Minister
from 2002 to 2004.
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Contributions to economic reforms,
infrastructure development and nuclear tests of 1998.
Champion
of Democratic Values:
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Steadfast advocate for democracy
throughout his career.
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Leader of the Opposition, promoting
constructive dissent and dialogue.
Awards
and Recognition:
L.K. Advani has been
conferred with the following awards by Government of India:
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Padhma
Vibhushan – 2015
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Bharat
Ratna – 2024