Chandigarh, Aug 17 - Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Monday strongly emphasised on the need to change the image of Indian politicians.

'The image of a politician in the eyes of the common person is not good. People are afraid of their leaders and do not want to approach them. Now we have to take the responsibility to change the image of the ugly Indian politician,' Advani said after releasing a book here Monday evening.

He added: 'There is a sharp decline in the principles of youth joining politics. All of them want an instant rise but lack the values of dedication and selfless service. In fact, every field of society has seen a downfall in values, but unfortunately, people raise fingers only towards politicians.'

Advani was in Chandigarh Monday to release the biography of former Punjab minister and senior BJP leader Balramji Dass Tandon.

Advani, who is heading to Shimla Tuesday for the three-day 'Chintan Baithak' of the BJP, refused to answer any media queries on the internal rumblings within the party.