Bharat Ratna Awarded to Former Prime Ministers P.V. Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh

Government of India Honors Leaders for their Contributions

President Droupadi Murmu Presents Prestigious Award

In a breaking news announcement on March 30, 2024, the Government of India declared that former Prime Ministers P.V. Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh will be bestowed with the Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian honor.

The Bharat Ratna recognizes exceptional contributions to public life, art, literature, and science. President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards at an Investiture Ceremony in New Delhi, acknowledging the leaders' remarkable achievements.

Rao, who served as Prime Minister from 1991 to 1996, is widely regarded as the architect of India's economic liberalization policies. Charan Singh, a prominent farmer leader, was Prime Minister from 1979 to 1980.

The announcement has been met with widespread applause, with many commending the government for honoring these distinguished individuals whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the nation's history.