Feb 3, 2024
LK Advani was born in Karachi in 1927 and migrated to Rajasthan in 1947 post-Independence.He started his political journey with the RSS at the age of 14 and joined the Bharatiya Jana Sangh in 1951.
Elected as Delhi Metropolitan Council Chairman in 1967.Made his Parliamentary debut in 1970 as a Rajya Sabha MP from Delhi.Became a Union Minister in 1977 under Morarji Desai's government.
In 1980, Advani, along with Atal Bihari Vajpayee, left the Janata Party to form the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).Advani served as the President of the BJP for the longest duration.
Played a pivotal role in the Ram Janmabhoomi Movement, advocating the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.Notably delivered the 'Mandir Wahin Banayenge' speech in 1990, a defining moment in the movement.
Launched a Rath Yatra to Ayodhya in 1990, leading to his arrest in Bihar.The Rath Yatra and his speech are linked to the triggering events that led to the demolition of Babri Masjid in 1992.
Became Home Minister and later Deputy Prime Minister during the BJP's tenure in power.Served as the Leader of the Opposition after BJP's election loss in 2004.
Contested and won his last Lok Sabha election in 2014 from Gandhinagar.