Days after backward leader Karpoori Thakur was conferred Bharat Ratna, Hindutva icon L K Advani nominated

The government announced Bharat Ratna for L K Advani, the face of the Ram temple movement, conveying support for both the Mandal and Mandir movements. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Advani’s transparency, integrity, and contribution to national unity. Advani accepted the honour, expressing gratitude to his party workers. The decision to confer the Bharat Ratna on Advani coincides with the consecration of Ram temple in Ayodhya. Notably, Advani has no notable achievement since receiving the Padma Vibhushan, unlike his close associate Atal Bihari Vajpayee.