Veteran Leader L.K. Advani to be Conferred with Bharat Ratna.

National | Dated: 03 Feb 2026

The Government of India announced that veteran political leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani will be conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. He is a founding member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and served as the Deputy PM from 2002 to 2004.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He is the 50th recipient of the Bharat Ratna since its inception.
  • Advani famously led the Rath Yatra in 1990 for the Ram Temple movement.
  • Karpoori Thakur (posthumously) was also announced as a recipient recently.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Award: Bharat Ratna.
  • Recipient: L.K. Advani.
  • Role: Former Dy PM.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

L.K. Advani, who was announced as a recipient of the Bharat Ratna, served as the Deputy Prime Minister of India under which Prime Minister?

Correct Answer: Atal Bihari Vajpayee

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Bharat Ratna

  • Established – 1954
  • First Recipients – C. Rajagopalachari, S. Radhakrishnan, C.V. Raman