The ceremony is scheduled to take place at 11 am at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Among the recipients, former Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani will be the only living awardee, while the other four — ex-Prime Ministers Chaudhary Charan Singh and P.V. Narasimha Rao, eminent agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan, and former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur — will be honored posthumously.
Taking to the social media platform, PM Modi expressed his joy over the announcement of Bharat Ratna for former Union Minister, Shri LK Advani, highlighting his monumental contribution to India’s development.
“I am very happy to share that Shri LK Advani Ji will be conferred the Bharat Ratna. I also spoke to him and congratulated him on being conferred this honor. One of the most respected statesmen of our times, his contribution to the development of India is monumental. His life journey, from grassroots work to serving as our Deputy Prime Minister, exemplifies dedication and service to the nation. He distinguished himself as our Home Minister and I&B Minister as well. His parliamentary interventions have always been exemplary, full of rich insights,” PM posted on X.
Born in Karachi, present-day Pakistan, on November 8, 1927, Advani served as the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party for the longest period since its inception in 1980.With a parliamentary career spanning nearly three decades, he held key positions including Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister in the cabinet of Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1999-2004).Advani is widely recognized for his intellectual acumen, unwavering principles, and steadfast support for the idea of a strong and prosperous India. His dedication to public service and his significant contributions to various spheres of governance have earned him widespread admiration and respect.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his delight on social media platform X, announcing the prestigious honor for the late PV Narasimha Rao. He highlighted Rao’s distinguished service to the nation in various capacities, including his visionary leadership that contributed significantly to India’s economic advancement and growth.
PM Modi also praised Chaudhary Charan Singh for his dedication to farmers’ rights and welfare, emphasizing his incomparable contributions to the country.
PM Modi acknowledged the significant role of agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan in India’s agriculture and farmers’ welfare. He lauded Swaminathan’s pivotal role in achieving self-reliance in agriculture and his efforts towards modernizing Indian agriculture.
“It is a matter of immense joy that the Government of India is conferring the Bharat Ratna on M.S. 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 modernising Indian agriculture,” the Prime Minister said.
The conferment of Bharat Ratna upon these esteemed personalities reflects their exceptional contributions to the nation and their enduring legacies in various fields, marking a moment of pride and honor for the entire nation.
