Atal Bihari Vajpayee To L K Advani: 10 Bharat Ratna Awarded By Modi Govt So Far

1. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, awarded in 2015, left an indelible mark as a statesman and poet, ushering economic reforms and fostering India-Pakistan relations.

2. Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, awarded posthumously in 2015, played a pivotal role in promoting higher education through the establishment of Banaras Hindu University.

3. Nanaji Deshmukh, posthumously awarded in 2019, transformed rural development and education in India with his dedicated social activism and political contributions.

4. Dr Bhupen Hazarika, posthumously awarded in 2019, was a cultural icon whose music and lyrics resonated with social and political themes, shaping India's cultural landscape.

5. Pranab Mukherjee, honored in 2019, served as the 13th President of India, making significant contributions to national development and governance over decades.

6. Karpoori Thakur, posthumously to be conferred in 2024, was a dedicated political leader in Bihar, known for championing social justice and the empowerment of the underprivileged.

7. Lal Krishna Advani, to be conferred in 2024, played a crucial role in Indian politics and the growth of the Bharatiya Janata Party as a veteran politician.

8. Chaudhary Charan Singh, to be conferred in 2024, served as the fifth prime minister of India and was a gifted parliamentarian, recognised as the chief architect of land reforms in Uttar Pradesh.

9. PV Narasimha Rao, posthumously to be conferred in 2024, is remembered for introducing liberal economic reforms during his tenure as Prime Minister.

10. Dr MS Swaminathan, posthumously to be conferred in 2024, hailed as the 'Father of Green Revolution' in India, made significant contributions to agriculture and farmers’ welfare.