- Sudarsan Pattnaik created a special sand sculpture at Puri Beach to mark LK Advani’s 99th birthday.
- The artist offered prayers to Lord Jagannath for Advani’s good health, peace and happiness.
- Advani, born on November 8, 1927, served as India’s Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004 and received the Bharat Ratna in 2024.
Puri: Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has paid a special tribute to veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani on his 99th birthday by creating an impressive sand sculpture at Puri Beach in Odisha.
LK Advani turned 99 on Sunday, November 8. Pattnaik marked the occasion through his artwork and extended birthday greetings to the senior political leader.
Sharing the sand art on social media, Pattnaik said the sculpture conveyed heartfelt birthday wishes and respect for the Bharat Ratna awardee. He also prayed to Lord Jagannath to bless Advani with good health, peace and happiness.
Sand Sculpture Celebrates Advani’s 99th Birthday
Pattnaik created the special sand sculpture to honour Advani’s contribution to the country and his long public life.
The artist said that Advani’s service to the nation was a matter of pride and that he wanted to recognise the veteran leader’s contributions through his art.
The tribute at Puri Beach brought attention to Odisha’s renowned sand art tradition while marking an important occasion in the life of one of India’s senior political leaders.
Who Is LK Advani?
Born on November 8, 1927, in Karachi, present-day Pakistan, Lal Krishna Advani is one of the most prominent leaders in the history of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
He played a significant role in the expansion of the BJP from a relatively small political organisation into a major national party.
Advani served as BJP National President for three separate terms: 1986–1990, 1993–1998 and 2004–2005.
He also served as Union Home Minister from 1999 to 2004 and as India’s Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004 during the NDA government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
LK Advani: Bharat Ratna Awarded in 2024
In recognition of his contribution to public life and Indian politics, Advani was conferred the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, in 2024.
He had earlier received the Padma Vibhushan in 2015.
As Advani entered his 100th year on November 8, political leaders and organisations extended greetings and remembered his contributions to the country.
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