'You Have Won Hearts': Jayant Singh, Chaudhary Charan Singh's Grandson, On PM Modi's Bharat Ratna Announcement
PM Modi announced on Friday that former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, and Dr. MS Swaminathan will be conferred Bharat Ratna.
Rashtriya Lok Dal leader Jayant Singh, grandson of former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh, took to his x account to share his happiness after PM Modi announced Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, for former PM. Quoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tweet, the RLD leader in a short message said: "Dil Jeet Liya [You have won hearts]"
दिल जीत लिया! #BharatRatna https://t.co/Ns0CraJ7yI
— Jayant Singh (@jayantrld) February 9, 2024
Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, and Dr. MS Swaminathan will be conferred the prestigious Bharat Ratna, Narismha Rao's daughter Vani Devi expressed gratitude towards the prime minister. She said, "It should have been done earlier. His contribution to the nation needs to be honoured."
#WATCH | On Former PM PV Narasimha Rao being conferred with the Bharat Ratna, BRS MLC and daughter of PV Narasimha Rao, Surabhi Vani Devi says, "This is a very happy moment. Great recognition...I am so excited..." pic.twitter.com/KxiZ3Qi14Q
— ANI (@ANI) February 9, 2024
Dr. M S Swaminathan's daughter Dr Soumya Swaminathan, former Deputy Director General at WHO said,"I am sure that he would have also been happy if the news had come during his lifetime. But he was never somebody who worked for awards or waited for recognition. He was motivated more by the results of what he did on the ground..."
#WATCH | On M S Swaminathan being conferred the Bharat Ratna, Former Chief Scientist and former Deputy Director General at the WHO and daughter of MS Swaminathan, Dr Soumya Swaminathan says, "I am sure that he would have also been happy if the news had come during his lifetime.… pic.twitter.com/gz3r6udKPb
— ANI (@ANI) February 9, 2024
Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his gratitude to PM Modi and shared on his x account that he is extremely happy that the former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh is being honoured with Bharat Ratna. Talking about Chadhary Singh in his post, he said that the former PM dedicated his life to the farmers and did many works for their welfare.
"Chaudhary Saheb remained dedicated to preserving democratic values throughout his life and he fought the Emergency boldly. Through his decisions, he told the entire country that a farmer's son can take policy decisions ranging from the country's livelihood," his post read.
पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री चौधरी चरण सिंह जी को ‘भारत रत्न’ से सम्मानित किये जाने की घोषणा से अत्यंत प्रसन्नता हुई।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 9, 2024
आजीवन किसानों के लिए समर्पित चौधरी साहब ने किसान कल्याण के लिए अनेक कार्य किए। चौधरी साहब जीवनपर्यंत लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों के संरक्षण के प्रति समर्पित रहे और उन्होंने… pic.twitter.com/nPlLNVi12B
In another post for Former PM PV Narasimha Rao Garu, Amit Shah said that conferring Bharat Ratna to the former PM is a befitting tribute to the legendary statesman who shaped India's history with his intellect, statesmanship, and iconoclastic vision.
"The contributions of PV Narasimha Rao Ji in navigating our economy safely through one of the most turbulent times to an era of inclusive progress will always be remembered. As we celebrate the versatile leadership of PV Narasimha Rao Ji, I also express my heartfelt gratitude to PM Shri @narendramodi Ji for the decision to honor the political and intellectual giant with the most prestigious award," his post read.
Bharat Ratna to Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao Garu is a befitting tribute to the legendary statesman who shaped the history of our nation with an iconoclastic vision, intellect, and statesmanship. The contributions of PV Narasimha Rao Ji in navigating our economy safely… pic.twitter.com/ygfD2WC5ub
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 9, 2024
Union Minister Amit Shah shared another congratulatory post for Dr. MS Swaminathan on his X account in which he said that honoring Swaminathan Ji with Bharat Ratna is testament to India's profound sense of gratitude towards the great souls who laid the foundation of its progress.
"Our history remembers Swaminathan Ji as a rare genius whose scientific prowess accomplished the Herculean task of leading our nation from an era of food crisis to food security. An academician par excellence the great Swaminathan Ji's quests not only led to groundbreaking research works but also shaped numerous brilliant minds to continue the legacy. On this momentous occasion, I thank PM Modi for the historic decision to adorn our icon with the highest civilian award," his post read further.
Honoring the illustrious Dr. MS Swaninathan Ji with the Bharat Ratna is a testament to our nation's profound sense of gratitude towards the great souls who laid the foundation of its progress.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 9, 2024
Our history remembers Swaminathan Ji as a rare genius whose scientific prowess… pic.twitter.com/LJHwQ0OY13
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that it is the first time that a government has risen above party politics and taken decisions. "For the first time a government that has taken its cognizance is the Modi government...We take decisions raised above from party politics...," he said.
#WATCH | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, "For the first time a government that has taken its cognizance is the Modi government...We take decisions raised above from party politics..." pic.twitter.com/x3jB34XjfR
— ANI (@ANI) February 9, 2024
Congress President Sonia Gandhi reacted to PM Modi's announcemnet and said "I welcome it."
#WATCH | Delhi: Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao Garu and M S Swaminathan conferred with the Bharat Ratna.
— ANI (@ANI) February 9, 2024
Congress Parliamentary Party president Sonia Gandhi says, "I welcome it." pic.twitter.com/Sk61F8IZAY
Uttar Pradesh's Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak thanked PM Modi and said that every farmer of the country, especially in UP is happy about the decision. He said, "I want to thank PM Modi. Chaudhary Charan Singh was a prominent farmers' leader...Every farmer of the country & especially UP is happy about this decision...S Swaminathan has done a lot in space science...I thank PM Modi. PV Narasimha Rao has also been conferred with Bharat Ratna..."
BJP MP and former Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi said, "...We welcome the decision. The Congress Govt never honoured them..."
#WATCH | Delhi: On Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao Garu and M S Swaminathan being conferred the Bharat Ratna, BJP MP and former Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi says, "...We welcome the decision. The Congress Govt never honoured them..." pic.twitter.com/lRqYD07gO9
— ANI (@ANI) February 9, 2024
MoS External Affairs Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh said “The government has chosen the right people to honour them with the Bharat Ratna. Prof. Swaminathan is a successful agricultural scientist. The government also paid respect to Narasimha Rao's contributions to make India better.”
VIDEO | “The government has chosen the right people to honour them with the Bharat Ratna. Prof. Swaminathan is a successful agricultural scientist. The government also paid respect to Narasimha Rao's contributions to make India better,” says MoS External Affairs @RanjanRajkuma11. pic.twitter.com/AwmpVXeeHd
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 9, 2024
BJP leader Prakash Javadekar said that the decision shows PM Modi's kindness and affection for the country.
VIDEO | Here's what BJP leader Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) said on #BharatRatna for former prime ministers P V Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh as well as agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 9, 2024
"This shows PM Modi's kindness and his affection for the country,"… pic.twitter.com/gSAzs0VMFO
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