Expressing deep humility and gratitude, LK Advani, a senior member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), acknowledges and accepts the Bharat Ratna bestowed upon him today. Acknowledged for leading the Ram Janmabhoomi movement in the early 1990s, Advani has witnessed the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in 2024. The announcement of his name for the highest civilian honor was made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 3rd.