"Bharat Ratna Controversies: Political Maneuvering and Family Feuds"

The Congress has welcomed the announcement of conferring the Bharat Ratna on former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, while also taking a dig at the BJP. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge praised Rao's contributions to nation-building and India's nuclear program, and former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and senior leader P Chidambaram expressed happiness at the announcement. Chidambaram also took a dig at the BJP, stating that it is discovering the contribution of the awardees. The BJP has accused the Congress of disrespecting Narasimha Rao, and the timing of the announcement is seen as politically significant ahead of the general elections.