CM Rekha Gupta Wishes Advani on His Birthday
Synopsis
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta greeted BJP patriarch and Bharat Ratna L.K. Advani on his birthday, honouring his role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and calling the Ayodhya temple the fulfillment of his life's resolve.
Key Takeaways
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta extended birthday greetings to BJP veteran L.K.
Advani on 8 November 2026 .
She described Advani as 'the pinnacle figure of Indian politics' and praised his ideological integrity.
Gupta specifically credited Advani's role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and his landmark Rath Yatra as giving voice to crores of devotees.
She called the Ram temple in Ayodhya , consecrated in January 2024, the 'historic fulfillment' of Advani's long struggle.
CM Gupta prayed for Advani's good health and long life, and expressed hope his guidance continues for the party.
A career spanning seven decades of Indian politics, a Bharat Ratna on the mantle, and a birthday that draws tributes from every corner of the BJP — Lal Krishna Advani turned another year older on Sunday, 8 November 2026, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was among the first to extend her wishes.
Posting on X in Hindi, CM Gupta described Advani as 'bharatiya rajniti ke shikhar purush' — 'the pinnacle figure of Indian politics' — and saluted his lifelong commitment to the ideology and organisation of the BJP. She called his entire life 'an unparalleled example of nation-first conviction, ideological integrity, and dedication to the party.'
Advani's Role in the Ram Janmabhoomi Movement
At the heart of Gupta's tribute was an acknowledgment of Advani's defining political act: spearheading the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and carrying it 'to every citizen of the country.' She wrote that his historic role gave 'a powerful voice to the faith of crores of Ram devotees.' The movement, anchored by Advani's landmark Rath Yatra of 1990, reshaped the contours of Indian electoral politics for a generation.
Gupta then drew a direct line from that decades-long struggle to its culmination: the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, consecrated in January 2024. She called the temple 'the historic fulfillment of that long struggle and resolve,' and said Advani's name would forever be taken with reverence among its principal architects.
A Prayer for Long Life
CM Gupta closed her message on a personal note, praying to Lord Ram for Advani's good health and long life, and expressing hope that 'his affection, blessings, and guidance continue to reach all of us.' The warmth of the tribute underscores the deep reverence the current generation of BJP leaders holds for the party's founding ideologues.
At 99 years old, Advani remains a towering symbol of the BJP's ideological journey — from a small opposition outfit to the dominant force in Indian national politics. Birthdays like this one are, for the party, as much a moment of institutional memory as personal celebration.
Point of View
Invoking Advani serves a dual purpose: honouring a founding figure while reminding the base that today's governance delivers on yesterday's promises. The tribute also reflects Advani's complex legacy — once the most powerful man in the BJP, now a revered but largely ceremonial patriarch, his Bharat Ratna conferral in 2024 marked the party's formal canonisation of his contribution.
NationPress
8 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is LK Advani's birthday?
L.K. Advani was born on 8 November 1927 , making him 99 years old in 2026.
Why is LK Advani significant to the Ram Mandir?
Advani spearheaded the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and led the historic Rath Yatra in 1990 , which mobilised mass support for a Ram temple in Ayodhya. The temple was consecrated in January 2024 .
What is Bharat Ratna and did LK Advani receive it?
The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian honour. L.K. Advani was conferred the award in 2024 , recognising his decades-long contribution to Indian politics and public life.
What was LK Advani's Rath Yatra?
The Rath Yatra was a cross-country political-religious procession launched by Advani in September 1990 , travelling from Somnath to Ayodhya to build support for the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. It is widely regarded as one of the most consequential political campaigns in modern Indian history.
