Bharat Ratna for Former PM PV Narasimha Rao
The central government has announced the Bharat Ratna, the country’s highest civilian award, for former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made this announcement from his X handle. On Friday, alongside PV Narasimha Rao, the government honoured former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh and distinguished agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, recognized as the father of the Green Revolution, with the prestigious Bharat Ratna award. PV Narasimha Rao stood as the first Telugu person to be honoured with the Bharat Ratna award. This time, a total of five individuals were announced to receive the Bharat Ratna awards.
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PV Narasimha Rao’s full name is Pamulaparthi Venkata Narasimha Rao. He was born on June 28, 1921, and was the first person from Telugu states and Telangana to serve as the Prime Minister of India from 1991 to 1996. He was well-experienced in politics. He took on the responsibilities of Prime Minister during a time when India was facing an economic crisis and transformed the economic and trade landscape of the country. He was the visionary who led India towards the path of liberalization and global integration. He was the intellect who expanded trade and commerce with other countries, pivoting India’s economy towards globalization.
Delighted to share that our former Prime Minister, Shri 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… pic.twitter.com/lihdk2BzDU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 9, 2024
It is a matter of immense joy that the Government of India is conferring the Bharat Ratna on Dr. MS 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… pic.twitter.com/OyxFxPeQjZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 9, 2024
