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Bharat Ratna awarded to Pranab Mukherjee, Bhupen Hazarika

January 25: The President of India Ramnath Kobind has conferred Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award to former President Pranab Mukherjee, veteran music composer, lyricist and singer from Assam Dr Bhupen Hazarika (posthumously) and social activist & RSS ideologue Nanaji Deshmukh (posthumously).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted about the awardees and highlighted their contribution in their respective fields to the society.

Pranab Da is an outstanding statesman of our times.

He has served the nation selflessly and tirelessly for decades, leaving a strong imprint on the nation's growth trajectory.

His wisdom and intellect have few parallels. Delighted that he has been conferred the Bharat Ratna.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2019

The songs and music of Shri Bhupen Hazarika are admired by people across generations. From them radiates the message of justice, harmony and brotherhood.

He popularised India's musical traditions globally.

Happy that the Bharat Ratna has been conferred on Bhupen Da.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2019

Nanaji Deshmukh's stellar contribution towards rural development showed the way for a new paradigm of empowering those living in our villages.

He personifies humility, compassion and service to the downtrodden. He is a Bharat Ratna in the truest sense!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2019

More details awaited. Stay tuned…..