Chandigarh: BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh today congratulated veteran BJP leader LK Advani for being conferred Bharat Ratna.
Chugh said the contribution of Shri Advani as a statesman has been phenomenal. “He has led the nation to new visions and ideas which would go a long way to help build a strong Bharat”, Chugh said. As a deputy prime minister and a Union Home Minister, he discharged his responsibilities in the interest of the nation. He also played a pivotal role as an I&B minister in the Morarji Desai government in giving a new lease of life to the media.
In Punjab, Chugh said, Advani ji has contributed a great deal in maintaining communal harmony. “He had a particular attachment with Punjab and was always in touch with the state leaders to make sure that there was no discord in the state, “said Chugh.