New Delhi, Saturday 17 October 2009: Leader of the Opposition L K Advani today called up Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to wish him on the occasion of Diwali.

“Advani called up Manmohan Singh this morning and extended his good wishes on Diwali,” party spokesman Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

Congress leader and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi wished Advani over the phone. The BJP leader reciprocated and conveyed his wishes to the Gandhi family.