Lk Advani
In short
Lal Krishna Advani is a veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Deputy Prime Minister of India. He is currently in the news because he has been admitted to Apollo Hospital in Delhi to receive treatment for a chest infection.
Who they are now
He is a senior statesman and co-founder of the BJP. Having previously served as India's Deputy Prime Minister and as the longest-serving Minister of Home Affairs, he remains a highly respected figure in Indian politics.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for him following reports on 16 October 2026 that he was hospitalised in New Delhi due to a chest infection, though his condition is reported to be stable.
An example of their work
He served as the 7th Deputy Prime Minister of India from 2002 to 2004. In 2024, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, for his contributions to the nation.