Bharat Ratna For Ex-PMs Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao And Scientist MS Swaminathan

NEW DELHI: On Friday, India’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, was posthumously bestowed upon former Prime Ministers Charan Singh and P.V. Narasimha Rao, alongside renowned agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan, known as the “father of the Green Revolution.”

“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. Be it the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh or the Home Minister of the country and even as an MLA, he always gave impetus to nation building. He also stood firm against the Emergency. His dedication to our farmer brothers and sisters and his commitment to democracy during the Emergency is inspiring to the entire nation” – PM Modi wrote on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Narasimha Rao’s leadership, calling it “visionary” and instrumental in propelling India’s economic advancement. He credited Rao with laying the foundation for the nation’s current prosperity and growth.

“Delighted to share that our former Prime Minister, Shri PV Narasimha Rao Garu, will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna. Narasimha Rao Garu’s tenure as Prime Minister was marked by significant measures that opened India to global markets, fostering a new era of economic development. Furthermore, his contributions to India’s 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” – PM Modi wrote on X while announcing Bharat Ratna to former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao Garu.

Modi acknowledged Rao’s diverse contributions throughout his career, highlighting his roles as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Union Minister, and legislator.

PM Modi on renowned agricultural scientist Dr. MS Swaminathan-:

“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 agriculture during challenging times and made outstanding efforts towards modernizing Indian agriculture. We also recognise his invaluable work as an innovator and mentor and encouraging learning and research among several students. Dr. Swaminathan’s visionary leadership has not only transformed Indian agriculture but also ensured the nation’s food security and prosperity. He was someone I knew closely and l always valued his insights and inputs,” – PM Modi wrote on X.

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