New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the contributions of those awarded the Bharat Ratna by President Droupadi Murmu and paid rich tributes to former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Charan Singh among other celebrities.
“Every Indian cherishes what PV Narasimha Rao Garu has done for our nation and is proud that he has been awarded the Bharat Ratna. He has worked a lot to promote the progress and modernization of our country. He is also known as a respected scientist and thinker. His contributions will be cherished forever,” Prime Minister Modi said on X.
Every Indian cherishes what PV Narasimha Rao Garu has done for our nation and is proud that he has been awarded the Bharat Ratna. He has worked intensively to promote the progress and modernization of our country. He is also known as a respected scholar and thinker. His contributions… pic.twitter.com/gyZmXYTL0n
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 30, 2024
He said the Bharat Ratna for Mr Singh is in recognition of his contributions to India’s development, especially in the fields of agriculture and rural development.
“I am confident that this honor will inspire future generations to uphold the values of hard work, dedication and public service that he embodied,” he said.
Chaudhary Charan Singh Ji’s Bharat Ratna is in recognition of his contributions to India’s development, especially in the areas of agriculture and rural development. I am confident that this honor will inspire future generations to uphold the values of hard work, dedication and public service that he… pic.twitter.com/ujx3naWMwX
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 30, 2024
The country’s highest civilian award for Karpoori Thakur is a fitting tribute to a stalwart who dedicated his life to social justice and equality, the Prime Minister said.
Known as a champion of the downtrodden, Mr Thakur’s contributions to the upliftment of the marginalized and his relentless struggle for the rights of the backward classes have left an indelible mark on the fabric of Indian society, he said.
“For him, the Bharat Ratna highlights the values of inclusivity and compassion that are essential to the ethos of the nation,” he said.
The Bharat Ratna for Karpoori Thakur Ji is a fitting tribute to a stalwart man who dedicated his life to social justice and equality. He is known as a champion of the oppressed, his contributions to the upliftment of the marginalized and his relentless fight for the rights of… pic.twitter.com/DPcfloiOcH
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 30, 2024
Referring to agricultural engineer MS Swaminathan, Prime Minister Modi described him as a respected figure in the agricultural world who is widely admired for his pioneering work and research in genetics and agricultural sciences.
He said, “His efforts have propelled India from struggle to self-sufficiency in food production. May the Bharat Ratna conferred on him inspire more people to pursue research in the field of agriculture and food security.”
Dr. A respected figure in the agricultural world, MS Swaminathan is widely admired for his pioneering work and research in genetics and agricultural sciences. His efforts took India from struggle to self-sufficiency in food production. May the Bharat Ratna… pic.twitter.com/GpaaMtjXA8
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 30, 2024
All four stalwarts received the honor posthumously. Their relative got the credit for them.
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani is the only living person among the recipients of the honor this year.
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