New Delhi: Among the five personalities to be honored with Bharat Ratna, all except former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna – former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh and P.V. Narasimha Rao, eminent agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan and former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur will be honored posthumously.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had posted on Twitter, ‘Happy to share that our former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao Garu will be honored with Bharat Ratna. As a distinguished scholar and statesman, Narasimha Rao Garu served India extensively in various capacities. He is equally remembered for his work as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Union Minister and as an MP and Member of the Legislative Assembly for many years. His visionary leadership was instrumental in making the country economically advanced and laying a solid foundation for the country’s prosperity and development.
The honor is dedicated to his incomparable contribution to the country.
Announcing the honor to Chaudhary Charan Singh, PM Modi wrote on Twitter, ‘It is the good fortune of our government that former Prime Minister of the country Chaudhary Charan Singh is being honored with Bharat Ratna. This honor is dedicated to his incomparable contribution to the country. He had dedicated his entire life to the rights and welfare of farmers.
M / s. Swaminathan helped in gaining self-esteem
The PM met agricultural scientist M.S. It was also announced to give Bharat Ratna to Swaminathan. He had written, ‘It is a matter of great pleasure that the Government of India recognizes M.S. for his remarkable contribution to agriculture and the welfare of farmers in our country. Swaminathan is being honored with Bharat Ratna. He played an important role in helping India gain self-respect. Made excellent efforts towards agriculture dependence and modernizing Indian agriculture during challenging times.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: March 30, 2024, 06:43 IST