New Delhi: Keeping with his decade-long practice of, veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L K Advani hoisted the national flag at his residence on Independence Day. Advani is suffering from viral fever. Though he hoisted the flag, Advani had to miss another of his old custom, a visit to the Red Fort where the prime minister unfurls the tri-colour.

Advani's office had on Wednesday said that he would not be hoisting the national flag on Thursday due to viral infection but his condition improved in the morning, allowing the 91-year-old leader to continue with the practice. A source from the family said that since Advani was feeling a little better, they decided to go ahead.