Modi Seeks Blessings from Advani, Joshi Ahead of Third Term Bid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Lal Krishna Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi at their homes on Friday, ahead of staking his claim to form the central government for a third consecutive term. Following his selection as the leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary party, the leader of the BJP Parliamentary party, and the leader of the BJP in the Lok Sabha, Mr. Modi first visited Mr. Advani.

After his visit to Mr. Advani, he proceeded to the residence of Mr. Joshi, a former president of the BJP.

In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Mr. Modi shared, “Went to Advani ji’s residence and sought his blessings. Every @BJP4India karyakarta is inspired by Advani ji’s monumental efforts to strengthen the party.”

Regarding his visit to Mr. Joshi, Mr. Modi stated, “Called on Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi ji. I have learnt so much from him when I was working in the party organisation. He is greatly respected across India for his wisdom and knowledge.”

Additionally, Prime Minister Modi met with former president Ram Nath Kovind.