President Ram Nath Kovind has nominated former athlete PT Usha, music composer Ilaiyaraaja, Dharmasthala temple philanthropist Virendra Hegde and Indian screenwriter and film director V. Vijayendra Prasad to the Rajya Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave this information by tweeting and appreciated everyone’s contribution. Also congratulated the four celebrities in separate tweets.
The remarkable PT Usha Ji is an inspiration for every Indian. Her accomplishments in sports are widely known but equally commendable is her work to mentor budding athletes over the last several years. Congratulations to her on being nominated to the Rajya Sabha. @PTUshaOfficial pic.twitter.com/uHkXu52Bgc
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2022
Tagging former athlete PT Usha, the Prime Minister tweeted that PT Usha is an inspiration to every Indian. His achievements in sports are widely known. His work in guiding budding athletes over the years is equally commendable. Congratulations on being nominated to the Rajya Sabha.
The creative genius of @ilaiyaraaja Ji has enthralled people across generations. His works beautifully reflect many emotions. What is equally inspiring is his life journey- he rose from a humble background and achieved so much. Glad that he has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha. pic.twitter.com/VH6wedLByC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2022
The PM expressed happiness over the nomination of noted musician Ilaiyaraaja to the Rajya Sabha. He said that Ilaiyaraaja’s creative brilliance has mesmerized people from generation to generation. His works beautifully depict many emotions. His life journey is equally inspiring – he rose from a humble background and achieved a lot. Glad that he has been nominated to Rajya Sabha.
Shri Veerendra Heggade Ji is at the forefront of outstanding community service. I have had the opportunity to pray at the Dharmasthala Temple and also witness the great work he is doing in health, education and culture. He will certainly enrich Parliamentary proceedings. pic.twitter.com/tMTk0BD7Vf
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2022
On the nomination of Virendra Hegde, Dharmasthala Temple’s Dharmadhikari and social worker to the Rajya Sabha, PM Modi said that Virendra Hegde is at the forefront of excellent social service. I have had the opportunity to pray at the Dharmasthala temple and witness the great work he is doing in the fields of health, education and culture. He will certainly enrich parliamentary proceedings.
Shri V. Vijayendra Prasad Garu is associated with the creative world for decades. His works showcase India’s glorious culture and have made a mark globally. Congratulations to him for being nominated to the Rajya Sabha.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2022
The Prime Minister congratulated Indian screenwriter and film director V. Vijayendra Prasad on being nominated to the Rajya Sabha. He said, ‘V. Vijayendra Prasad has been associated with the creative world for decades. His works reflect the glorious culture of India and have made their mark on the world stage. Congratulations on being nominated to the Rajya Sabha.