Lal Krishna Advani

Politician

Indian Karachi, undivided India (present-day Pakistan) Scorpio

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/11/1927
Age98 years
BirthplaceKarachi, undivided India (present-day Pakistan)
Zodiac SignScorpio

Latest News about Lal Krishna Advani

16/10/2026

Veteran BJP leader LK Advani was admitted to Apollo Hospital in New Delhi on the evening of 16 October 2026 with a chest infection. He was taken to the pulmonary department, and hospital reports described his condition as stable. This was his second hospital admission of 2026, following a stay at the same hospital in May for age-related ailments.

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Bio/Wiki

SummarySenior Indian politician and a founding figure of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as Deputy Prime Minister of India and as BJP president on several occasions. As of 16/10/2026 he was reported to be receiving treatment at Apollo Hospital in New Delhi for a chest infection, with his condition described as stable.

Personal Life

SpouseKamla Advani

Family

SpouseKamla Advani
DaughterPratibha Advani

Career

Political Organisation MembershipJoined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as a swayamsevak in 1942
BJP Presidency
  • 1986 to 1990
  • 1993 to 1998
  • 2004 to 2005
Government Roles
  • Deputy Prime Minister of India
  • Home Minister of India
  • Information and Broadcasting Minister of India

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.

Also born on 8 November

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