New Delhi:
Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj’s daughter Bansuri Swaraj on Monday visited LK Advani to greet him on his birthday. She additionally took chocolate cake, carrying on a yearly custom that had been instituted by her mom. The former Deputy Prime Minister turned 94 yesterday.
“I wish a very Happy Birthday to respected Advani Ji. I pray for his long life and good health,” Ms Swaraj posted on Twitter together with an image with Mr Advani.
आदरणीय #आडवाणी जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। अनकी दीर्घायु व स्वास्थ्य के लिये ईश्वर से प्रार्थना करती हूँ। उनके आवास पर जाकर आशीर्वाद लेने का अवसर मिला। मेरी माँ @SushmaSwaraj द्वारा स्थापित मीठी प्रथा के अनुसार मैं उनका पसंदीदा चॉकलेट केक ले गई थी।#LKAdvaniBirthdaypic.twitter.com/h1x7yjbKKO
— Bansuri Swaraj (@BansuriSwaraj) November 8, 2021
Sushma Swaraj died on August 6, 2019 following a cardiac arrest. Thousands bid adieu to the minister as she was laid to relaxation with full state honours. She was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan award posthumously on Monday.
Her daughter on Monday stated that she was persevering with the candy custom began by her mom of taking a chocolate cake for Mr Advani on his birthday.
Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi additionally visited Mr Advani’s residence to personally greet him. PM Modi praised the veteran BJP chief for his “Scholarly pursuits and rich intellects”.
He additionally stated that the senior chief that been instrumental in empowering individuals and enhancing the nation’s cultural satisfaction.
PM Modi was seen arriving with a bouquet at Mr Advani’s residence and later participating in a cake-cutting ceremony on the veteran chief’s residence, in a brief video shared by the BJP.