NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted BJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani on his 90th birthday and said his efforts have contributed richly to the building of the party.

In a series of tweets, he said the former deputy prime minister has distinguished himself through hard work and dedication towards the nation.

“Birthday greetings to respected Advani ji. I pray that he is blessed with good health and a long life,” Modi tweeted.

He said Advani is a political stalwart, a leader who has distinguished himself through hard work and dedication towards the nation.

“We BJP karyakartas (workers) are fortunate to always receive the guidance of Advani ji. His efforts have contributed richly to the building of BJP,” he said.

Advani is part of the BJP Margdarshak Mandal.