Raj Thackeray demands Bharat Ratna for Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Friday demanded Bharat Ratna for the founder of Shiv Sena Bal Thackeray who passed away in 2012 reported news agency ANIFormer Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao Chaudhary Charan Singh and S Swaminathan father of the Indian Green Revolution were posthumously awarded Bharat Ratna S Swaminathan passed away just a few months ago A scientist who achieved so much should have received this honour during his lifetime Anyway Raj Thackeray posted on XNow that the Bharatiya Janata Partyled government at the Center has shown political generosity by honouring PV Narasimha Rao Chaudhary Charan Singh and Pranab Mukherjee a few years ago they must show the same generosity and declare Balasaheb Thackeray Bharat Ratna as well he saidA prominent cartoonist of this country and a unique leader who kindled the pride of all Hindus across the country deserves this honour It will be a moment of jubilation for me and others like me who have inherited Balasahebs thoughts he addedMeanwhile Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut demands Bharat Ratna for Balasaheb Thackeray reported ANIPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced that former PMs Chaudhary Charan Singh and PV Narasimha Rao will be conferred the Bharat Ratna Along with them MS Swaminathan also known as the father of the green revolution will also be awarded the countrys highest civilian awardIn a lineup post on X PM Modi said that as a distinguished scholar and statesman Narasimha Rao served India extensively in various capacities reported ANIDelighted to share that our former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao Garu will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna As a distinguished scholar and statesman Narasimha Rao Garu 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 His visionary leadership was instrumental in making India economically advanced laying a solid foundation for the countrys prosperity and growth the PM saidNarasimha Rao Garus 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 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 addedBorn on June 28 1921 in Karimnagar Telangana being an agriculturist and an advocate Narsimha Rao joined politics and held some important portfolios He was the Minister of Law and Information 196264 Law and Endowments 196467 Health and Medicine 1967 and Education 196871 Government of Andhra Pradesh He was the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from 197173 and General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee from 197576Taking to the social media platform PM Modi said this honour is dedicated to the former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singhs incomparable contribution to the countryIt is the good fortune of our government that former Prime Minister of the country Chaudhary Charan Singh is being honoured with Bharat Ratna This honour 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 even as an MLA he always gave impetus to nationbuilding He also stood firm against the Emergency His dedication to our farmer brothers and sisters and his commitment to democracy during the Emergency are inspiring to the entire nation PM posted on XSwaminathan a prominent figure in Indian agriculture famed for his leading role in Indias Green Revolution will be conferred the honour posthumously the Prime Minister saidOn September 28 last year Swaminathan passed away at the age of 98 at his residence in ChennaiWith inputs from ANI