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politics1 year ago

"Political Controversy Surrounds Modi Government's Announcement of 3 New Bharat Ratnas"

The Modi government announced Bharat Ratnas for Charan Singh, M S Swaminathan, and P V Narasimha Rao, with political messaging aimed at farmers and the Congress. The awards to Charan Singh and Swaminathan are seen as outreach to farmers, while the honor to Rao, who had a testy relationship with the Gandhi family, fits into the BJP narrative. The choices also hold significance in the context of the upcoming Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, as the BJP seeks to increase its presence in the South.

via The Indian Express|
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politics1 year ago

"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.

via NDTV|
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politics1 year ago

"Congress Welcomes Bharat Ratnas, Questions BJP's Choices"

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge welcomed the announcement of former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Charan Singh, and agriculture scientist MS Swaminathan being conferred the Bharat Ratna. He praised their contributions to nation building and their exceptional legacies, while also acknowledging their impact on Indian society. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the conferment of the Bharat Ratna on these national icons, along with former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur and BJP founding member L K Advani, making it the maximum number of Bharat Ratna awards announced for a year.

via NDTV|
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politics1 year ago

"RLD Chief Jayant Choudhary Nearing BJP Alliance After Bharat Ratna to Charan Singh"

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Choudhary hints at a potential alliance with the BJP-led NDA after Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred Bharat Ratna to Choudhary Charan Singh, expressing gratitude and praising Modi's decision. This move comes amid indications of RLD's shift from the opposition bloc INDIA and its strained ties with the Samajwadi Party, with Choudhary emphasizing the importance of the occasion and avoiding discussions about alliances or elections.

via Times of India|
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politics1 year ago

"PM Modi Announces Bharat Ratna for LK Advani, Mixed Reactions Follow"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani will be conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in recognition of his exceptional and distinguished service. Advani, a founding member of the BJP, is praised for his monumental contribution to India's development and his role in the party's rise to national prominence. At 96, he is the longest-serving Minister of Home Affairs and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. This honor follows former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Bharat Ratna in 2015.

via Greatandhra|
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