President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Bharat Ratna on former Prime Ministers P.V. Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, ex-Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, and agronomist M.S. Swaminathan at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The awards were accepted by their respective family members in a ceremony attended by prominent political figures. Praised for his economic reforms and freedom struggle contributions, Narasimha Rao was hailed for his leadership during pivotal times. Charan Singh’s dedication to rural economy and land reforms was highlighted, while Swaminathan was lauded as the “Father of India’s Green Revolution.” Thakur’s commitment to social equality and upliftment of the disadvantaged earned him recognition as a “Jan-Nayak” and a champion of inclusive development.
Bharat Ratna Awarded Posthumously to Four Distinguished Leaders
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