Former Prime Ministers Chaudhary Charan Singh and PV Narasimha Rao as well as agriculture scientist MS Swaminathan will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna, announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Announcing the nation\u2019s highest civilian honour, PM Modi lauded their contribution to nation-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a social media post on X, PM Modi hailed ex-PM Charan Singh for his contribution to the country. He said Charan Singh 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, PM Modi added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Charan Singh also stood firm against the Emergency, he said. PM Modi further said that Singh\u2019s dedication to farmer brothers and sisters and his commitment to democracy during the Emergency has been inspiring to the entire nation, PM Modi praised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While announcing the honour for ex-PM Rao, PM Modi called him a statesman. Rao served India extensively in various capacities. PM Modi said his contribution as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Union Minister, and as a Member of Parliament and Legislative Assembly were equally important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Prime Minister added that his visionary leadership was instrumental in making India economically advanced, laying a solid foundation for the country’s prosperity and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rao’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 the country through critical transformations but also enriched its cultural and intellectual heritage, PM Modi said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Announcing the third award, PM Modi remembered scientist Swaminathan for his crucial contribution to the country. His contribution to agriculture and farmers\u2019 welfare is unforgettable and he played a pivotal role in helping India achieve self-reliance in agriculture during challenging times and made outstanding efforts towards modernising Indian agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM Modi also recognised his invaluable work as an innovator and mentor and encouraged learning and research among several students. Swaminathan\u2019s visionary leadership has not only transformed Indian agriculture but also ensured the nation\u2019s food security and prosperity, PM Modi said. \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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