On 3 February 2024, Prime minister Narendra Modi tweets Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Deputy Prime Minister of India Sri Lal Krishna Advani will be honored by India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna in 2024.

After this occasion Lal Krishna Advani said, "I accept the Bharat Ratna with all humility and gratitude. It is not only an honor for me as an individual but also a tribute to the ideals and principles that I have followed all my life." "I remain motivated to serve to the best of my ability."

The Prime Minister Narnedra Modi said that Lal Krishna Advani has served the country all his life from the grassroots level to Deputy Prime Minister. He said that Lal Krishna Advani earned special prestige as Home Minister and Information and Broadcasting Minister and his parliamentary career was exemplary and full of rich insights.

Modi also said that Lal Krishna Advani's decades of service in public life has been an example of unwavering devotion to transparency and integrity. He said that Lal Krishna Advani has set exemplary standards in terms of political ethics and his efforts in terms of national unity and cultural revival have been unique. Prime Minister Modi also said that Lal Krishna Advani being honored with Bharat Ratna is a very emotional moment for him.

After this, the process of congratulating Lal Krishna Advani has started. Rajnath Singh described Advani as a symbol of purity, dedication and determination in politics. At the same time, Nitin Gadkari said that Advani ji played an important role in the reconstruction of the country after independence.

Expressing happiness over the award of Bharat Ratna to Lal Krishna Advani, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh wrote, "I felt great joy and happiness at the decision of awarding the Bharat Ratna to the revered Lal Krishna Advani, an inspiration for all of us and a senior leader of the country. He is a symbol of purity, dedication and determination in politics. The significant contribution that Advani ji has made to the country's development and nation building in his long public life, in various roles, is unforgettable and inspiring." 

"He has also played an important role in keeping the unity and integrity of India intact. As a national leader, he has strengthened the country and democracy with his scholarship, parliamentary and administrative ability. The award of Bharat Ratna to him is a great honor for every Indian. It is a matter of joy. I thank Prime Minister Narendra for this decision and congratulate Advaniji."

Nitin Gadkari wrote on this occasion - "The announcement of Bharat Ratna to the country's senior most leader and our guide respected LK Advani ji is very pleasant and joyful. Advani ji has played an important role in the reconstruction of the country after independence. Advani ji in politics. He is a living example of purity. I thank Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji for declaring Advani ji as 'Bharat Ratna' and pray for Advani ji's health and long life."