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Indian embassies across US, Canada extend Diwali greetings, celebrate festival of lights

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The BJP marked Lal Krishna Advani’s 100th birthday with a puja and havan at its New Delhi headquarters, an event that coincided with Deepavali. Party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Nitin Nabin, praised Advani’s long public career, organisational contributions and role in Indian politics. Nabin said Advani has been an inspiration for everyone in the organisation and urged opposition parties to follow his approach to national security. The celebration also featured Diwali greetings from cricket figures such as Jay Shah, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, who wished happiness and prosperity.

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    Islamabad: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended heartfelt greetings and warm wishes to the Hindu community worldwide, particularly in Pakistan, on the occasion of Diwali, state media reported on Sunday, November 8. In their separate messages, they said…

    — The Siasat Daily

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    Shri Lal Krishna Advani Ji enters the hundredth year of his life today, 8th November. This year, his birthday fittingly coincides with Diwali, a festival associated with Prabhu Shri Ram and the Diya at a time when we are marking 75 years since the inception of the Jana Sangh, 125th Jayanti of Dr…

    — Orissa Post

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    The Emergency was a watershed moment in Advani Ji’s life. He was at the forefront of saving democracy and protecting the Constitution Shri Lal Krishna Advani Ji enters the hundredth year of his life today, 8th November. This year, his birthday fittingly coincides with Diwali, a festival associated…

    — The Pioneer

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The US Embassy in India also extended festive wishes, saying in a post on X, "HAPPY DIWALI. The U.S. Embassy wishes all a celebration filled with light and happiness."

Coverage arrived over 41 hours — first from Hindustan Times, latest from Deccan Chronicle.

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  3. The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    Bharat Ratna LK Advani Ji at 100: A life of service, ideology and nation-building

    Shri Lal Krishna Advani Ji celebrates his hundredth birthday on November 8, coinciding with Diwali festivities. He has played a vital role in shaping modern Indian politics through the Jana Sangh and BJP. Advani Ji faced challenges, such as Partition, and rebuilt his life with determination and…

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  9. Organiser Right Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)

    “Bharat Ratna LK Advani Ji at 100!”: PM Modi pens personal message hailing his ideological clarity & steel grit

    The Emergency was a watershed moment in Advani Ji’s life. He was at the forefront of saving democracy and protecting the Constitution Shri Lal Krishna Advani Ji enters the hundredth year of his life today, 8th November. This year, his birthday fittingly coincides with Diwali, a festival associated…

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  15. The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust Current article

    Indian embassies across US, Canada extend Diwali greetings, celebrate festival of lights

    The US Embassy in India also extended festive wishes, saying in a post on X, "HAPPY DIWALI. The U.S. Embassy wishes all a celebration filled with light and happiness."

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  17. Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)

    Bharat Ratna LK Advani Ji at 100!

    Shri Lal Krishna Advani Ji enters the hundredth year of his life today, 8th November. This year, his birthday fittingly coincides with Diwali, a festival associated with Prabhu Shri Ram and the Diya at a time when we are marking 75 years since the inception of the Jana Sangh, 125th Jayanti of Dr…

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  23. ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group

    Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Extends Diwali Greetings, Calls Hindu Community ‘Integral’ To Nation

    Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday extended Diwali greetings to Hindus in Pakistan and across the world, emphasising the importance of religious tolerance, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence. In his festive message, Sharif described the Hindu community in Pakistan as a valued and…

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    BJP chief Nitin Nabin asks opposition to follow LK Advani's approach to national security

    BJP president Nitin Nabin highlighted L K Advani's legacy during a special event for his 100th birthday. He urged opposition parties to unite during national security challenges, following Advani's example. Nabin credited Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee for the BJP's growth from its early years to…

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