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Bharat Ratna For Pranab Mukherjee

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   25 Jan 2019 4:57 PM GMT
Bharat Ratna For Pranab Mukherjee
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Former President Pranab Mukherjee is conferred with Bharat Ratna. Even Social Activist Nanaji Deshmukh and Legendary Musician Dr Bhupen Hazarika Bhupen will receive the highest civilian honour.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi opined Pranab Mukherjee is an outstanding statesman who served the Nation selflessly and tirelessly for decades. 'His wisdom and intellect have few parallels. Delighted that he has been conferred the Bharat Ratna,' he told.

NaMo opined Nanaji Deshmukh's contribution towards rural development showed the way for empowering villagers. He went on to say his humility, compassion and service to the downtrodden were admirable.

PM told music of Shri Bhupen Hazarika is admired by generations and he was the one who popularised India's musical traditions globally.

Surprisingly, NDA Government awarded Bharat Ratna to Pranab Mukherjee who was known to be a Congressman until he became 13th President of India. Was it a strategic move ahead of the elections?