Guwahati, Nov 8 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday greeted former deputy PM Lal Krishna Advani on his birthday, stating that his leadership and ideals are inspirations for public service.

    Sarma said the BJP climbed to new heights under Advani’s leadership, with his Rath Yatra being a defining moment for garnering support for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

    Born on November 8, 1927, the BJP patriarch turns 99 on Sunday and enters the 100th year of his life.

    “I extend my warmest greetings to one of the founding fathers of our party, former Deputy Prime Minister Shri Lal Krishna Advani ji as he enters his 100th year,” Sarma said in a social media post.

    “Under his leadership, the party climbed to new heights and it was his Rath Yatra which galvanised nationwide support for the Ram Janmabhoomi Punar Nirman,” the chief minister said.

    Sarma said Advani’s leadership, ideals and concern for the welfare of the people are inspirations on the path of public service.

    “Prayers to Maa Kamakhya and Srimanta Sankardev to bless him with a healthy life ahead,” he added.

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