Lal Krishna Advani is an Indian politician and one of the founding members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He has served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha twice and as the Deputy Prime Minister of India. Renowned for being a principled man with great intellectual capabilities, he is often referred to as the “Iron Man” for embodying the ideals that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel championed. Advani is credited with the rise of the BJP, a party he served for several decades with relentless passion and dedication. A patriot to the core, he envisioned a strong and prosperous India and remained steadfast in upholding his ideals. He is known for his close association with former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, under whose administration he served as the Minister of Home Affairs. Advani’s political journey began early when he joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at the age of 14 as a volunteer. Recognizing his calling in politics, he eventually dedicated his life to public service. Over the course of his career, he undertook several notable Rath Yatras, including the one in 1990 to promote the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid movement and another in 1997, to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of India’s Independence.