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New Delhi, Feb 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that M S Swaminathan, an agricultural scientist, and former prime ministers P V Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh will be conferred the Bharat Ratna.
“Narasimha Rao steered India through critical transformations and also enriched its cultural and intellectual heritage,” PM Modi stated on X.
Modi attributed India’s economic advancement and the establishment of a strong foundation for prosperity and growth to Rao’s visionary leadership.
Delighted to share that our former Prime Minister, Shri PV Narasimha Rao Garu, will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna.
As a distinguished scholar and statesman, Narasimha Rao Garu served India extensively in various capacities. He is equally remembered for the work he did as… pic.twitter.com/lihdk2BzDU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 9, 2024
“Bharat Ratna to Charan Singh dedicated to his incomparable contribution to country,” PM Modi stated.
Charan Singh also held the position of Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on two occasions and is celebrated for his advocacy on behalf of farmers.
हमारी सरकार का यह सौभाग्य है कि देश के पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री चौधरी चरण सिंह जी को भारत रत्न से सम्मानित किया जा रहा है। यह सम्मान देश के लिए उनके अतुलनीय योगदान को समर्पित है। उन्होंने किसानों के अधिकार और उनके कल्याण के लिए अपना पूरा जीवन समर्पित कर दिया था। उत्तर प्रदेश के… pic.twitter.com/gB5LhaRkIv
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 9, 2024
“Swaminathan made monumental contributions to country in agriculture and farmers’ welfare,” the PM stated.
PM Modi acknowledged that Swaminathan played a crucial role in aiding India’s attainment of self-reliance in agriculture and made remarkable strides in its modernization.
It is a matter of immense joy that the Government of India is conferring the Bharat Ratna on Dr. MS Swaminathan Ji, in recognition of his monumental contributions to our nation in agriculture and farmers’ welfare. He played a pivotal role in helping India achieve self-reliance in… pic.twitter.com/OyxFxPeQjZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 9, 2024
Earlier, the government announced that L K Advani and Karpoori Thakur will get the nation’s highest civilian honour.
