Tag: Bharat Ratna Awardees 2024

By Mohd Ziyuallah Khan In a significant announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed the recipients of the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour. Former Prime Ministers P V Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, along with agricultural scientist Dr M S Swaminathan, were named for this prestigious award. The timing of the announcement, just ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, holds political implications. By honoring Dr Swaminathan and Charan Singh, the government aims to underscore its commitment to farmers and agriculture, a strategic move considering the upcoming polls. Thus,...