PM Modi and BJP patriarch LK Advani at the latter's residence in New Delhi
BJP patriarch LK Advani on Saturday turned 87 and received birthday greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi who described him as "one of the tallest personalities in public life" with "unparalleled intellect and insight".
On returning from Varanasi, PM Modi drove down to Mr Advani's residence on Prithviraj Road in New Delhi to personally wish the former Deputy Prime Minister.
Mr Advani came out to receive PM Modi. Other BJP leaders including Home Minister Rajnath Singh were also present there at the time.
PM Modi later tweeted wishing Mr Advani.