Modi announces Bharat Ratna for ex-PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh & scientist MS Swaminathan

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New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Friday that former Prime Ministers P.V. Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, and scientist Dr M.S. Swaminathan would be conferred Indias highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna...

Modi called Narasimha Rao Garu a distinguished scholar and statesman who served India extensively in various capacities...

He is equally remembered for the work he did as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Union Minister, and as a Member of Parliament and Legislative Assembly for many years, Modi posted on X...

Furthermore, his contributions to Indias foreign policy, language and education sectors underscore his multifaceted legacy as a leader who not only steered India through critical transformations but also enriched its cultural and intellectual heritage, he said.. Of Charan Singh, the PM said the honour was dedicated to his incomparable contribution to the country..

The Bharat Ratna to Dr M.S. Swaminathan, Modi said, was in recognition of his monumental contributions to our nation in agriculture and farmers welfare...

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