Gwalior, Feb 3 (PTI) Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday expressed happiness over the Centre's decision to confer Bharat Ratna on BJP veteran L K Advani.

"The life of Advani ji was full of struggle. He made all-out efforts to serve Bharat Mata. It is a matter of happiness that he will receive Bharat Ratna," Scindia told reporters in Gwalior.

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Advani dedicated his life to serving the people, he said.

The announcement to confer the country's top civilian award on Advani was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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