The latest news regarding the Bharat Ratna award is that on February 9th, 2024, three more individuals were announced as recipients:
- Chaudhary Charan Singh: Former Prime Minister and a renowned farmer leader.
- P. V. Narasimha Rao: Former Prime Minister who implemented key economic reforms.
- Dr. M. S. Swaminathan: Agricultural scientist known as the “Father of the Green Revolution” in India.
This announcement follows the earlier decisions to award the Bharat Ratna to:
- Lal Krishna Advani: Former Deputy Prime Minister and a key figure in the Ram Mandir movement.
- Karpoori Thakur: Former Chief Minister of Bihar and a prominent socialist leader.
These awards have generated a lot of discussion and debate, with some questioning the selection process and the timing, considering the upcoming elections in 2024.
