Bharat Ratna 2024: Who was Chaudhary Charan Singh, tallest farmers' leader?
11 months ago

Bharat Ratna 2024: Who was Chaudhary Charan Singh, tallest farmers' leader?

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh will be conferred with India's highest civilian honour ‘Bharat Ratna’. A file photo of former prime minister Chaudhary Charan Singh. “We are fortunate to see former prime minister Chaudhary Charan Singh being conferred with the Bharat Ratna. Congress decided to extend support to Chaudhary Charan Singh who took oath as prime minister on July 28, 1979.

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Naveen Patnaik downplays Union Minister Giriraj Singh's Bharat Ratna proposal: 'No idea why'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Naveen Patnaik downplays Union Minister Giriraj Singh's Bharat Ratna proposal: 'No idea why'

India TV News  

Bharat Ratna: Biju Janata Dal chief and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik gave a reserved response to Union Minister Giriraj Singh's suggestion to award him the Bharat Ratna today. Singh had demanded Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, to be conferred upon Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Naveen Patnaik. BJD welcomes Giriraj Singh's demand Meanwhile, BJP leader Amar …

PM Modi pays tribute to Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary
2 weeks, 5 days ago

PM Modi pays tribute to Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to former PM and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary. "Humble tribute to former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh ji, a true well-wisher of the poor and farmers, on his birth anniversary. "On the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and great farmer leader of the …

Chaudhary Charan Singh death anniversary: Why was former Prime Minister called as 'Champion of Farmers'?
7 months, 1 week ago

Chaudhary Charan Singh death anniversary: Why was former Prime Minister called as 'Champion of Farmers'?

India TV News  

Chaudhary Charan Singh death anniversary: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on Wednesday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his 37th death anniversary at Kisan Ghat in New Delhi. The three land reform laws introduced by Chaudhary Charan Singh in Uttar Pradesh brought about radical changes in the condition of agriculture and farmers in the state. About Chaudhary …

Chaudhary Charan Singh death anniversary: Some lesser-known facts about former Prime Minister
7 months, 1 week ago

Chaudhary Charan Singh death anniversary: Some lesser-known facts about former Prime Minister

India TV News  

Chaudhary Charan Singh death anniversary: Former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, who was recently posthumously conferred with the Bharat Ratna, was a significant figure in Indian politics, particularly renowned for his advocacy of farmers' rights and land reforms. Today, the nation observes the death anniversary of the former Prime Minister, who had dedicated his life for the welfare of the …

President Confers Bharat Ratna on PV, Singh, Swaminathan, Thakur
9 months, 1 week ago

President Confers Bharat Ratna on PV, Singh, Swaminathan, Thakur

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the country's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, on former prime ministers P.V. The Bharat Ratna awards for Rao, Singh, Swaminathan, and Thakur were received by their kin at a ceremony attended by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other dignitaries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the contributions of those conferred the …

PM Modi heaps praise for Bharat Ratna awardees PV Narasimha Rao, Karpoori Thakur, Chaudhary Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan
9 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi heaps praise for Bharat Ratna awardees PV Narasimha Rao, Karpoori Thakur, Chaudhary Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned a brief note for former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao Garu and Chaudhary Charan Singh, agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan and former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur after President Droupadi Murmu conferred Bharat Ratna upon them posthumously on Saturday. Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh On behalf of the late Chaudhary Charan Singh, Bharat Ratna was received …

President Droupadi Murmu to present Bharat Ratna Award to PV Narsimha Rao, Karpoori Thakur, and 3 others today
9 months, 1 week ago

President Droupadi Murmu to present Bharat Ratna Award to PV Narsimha Rao, Karpoori Thakur, and 3 others today

Live Mint  

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday will present Bharat Ratna to five eminent personalities-Former PMs Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao, former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, Agronomist MS Swaminathan, and BJP veteran LK Advani at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recommended five eminent personalities for the Bharat Ratna award. According to ANI news agency, President Murmu …

Bharat Ratna conferred on ex-PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh posthumously; Advani to receive it tomorrow
9 months, 1 week ago

Bharat Ratna conferred on ex-PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh posthumously; Advani to receive it tomorrow

India TV News  

Bharat Ratna 2024: President Droupadi Murmu today conferred Bharat Ratna to eminent personalities including two former Prime Ministers and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani. The government had announced five Bharat Ratna awards this year, including one to Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart and former deputy prime minister LK Advani. Four former PMs awarded posthumously Among the five personalities who …

Bharat Ratna conferred on Chaudhary Charan Singh, Karpoori Thakur, two others
9 months, 1 week ago

Bharat Ratna conferred on Chaudhary Charan Singh, Karpoori Thakur, two others

India Today  

President Droupadi Murmu presented the Bharat Ratna to four recipients -- socialist icon Chaudhary Charan Singh, former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, and agriculture scientist MS Swaminathan -- who were posthumously conferred the highest civilian award. Chaudhary Charan Singh's grandson, Jayant Singh, and the president of the Rashtriya Lok Dal accepted the honour from …

Bharat Ratna to Chaudhary Charan Singh is honour to India's 90 crore farmers: UP minister
11 months ago

Bharat Ratna to Chaudhary Charan Singh is honour to India's 90 crore farmers: UP minister

Hindustan Times  

Singh, who was posthumously conferred with India's highest civilian award on February 9, championed for farmers' causes. "Conferring Bharat Ratna to Chaudhary Charan is an honour to the 90 crore farmers of India," he added. Elaborating on the steps taken by the Bharat Ratna recipient for the welfare of the country's farmers, the UP cabinet minister said Singh brought a …

'Bharat Ratna' Chaudhary Charan Singh was more ‘socialistic’ than Indira Gandhi
11 months ago

'Bharat Ratna' Chaudhary Charan Singh was more ‘socialistic’ than Indira Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

In India, politics comes out of the shirts and pants of ordinary Indians even when there are no elections round the corner. No wonder, the decision of the Narendra Modi regime to confer the Bharat Ratna on former prime ministers Charan Singh and PV Narashima Rao along with Dr. M. S Swaminathan has triggered a political slugfest. But more than …

Raj Thackeray, Sanjay Raut demand ‘Bharat Ratna’ award for Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray
11 months ago

Raj Thackeray, Sanjay Raut demand ‘Bharat Ratna’ award for Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Friday demanded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, for his uncle and the late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray passed away in 2012 In a post on X Raj Thackeray wrote, “Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and S Swaminathan, father of the Indian …

PV Narasimha Rao’s family thanks PM Modi for Bharat Ratna
11 months ago

PV Narasimha Rao’s family thanks PM Modi for Bharat Ratna

Live Mint  

PV Narasimha Rao's family thanked PM Narendra Modi for conferring the Bharat Ratna to the former prime minister and Congress leader for his contribution to the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier announced that former prime ministers Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, as well as agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan, would be honoured with India's highest civilian honour. Speaking …

Akhilesh congratulates farmer leaders on Bharat Ratna to late Charan Singh
11 months ago

Akhilesh congratulates farmer leaders on Bharat Ratna to late Charan Singh

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: After Prime Minister Modi announced that former PMs Chaudhary Charan Singh and PV Narsimha Rao and agri scientist MS Swaminathan would be conferred with the Bharat Ratna, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav congratulated all the farmer leaders who had demanded the award from time to time. Akhilesh also said that the Bharat Ratna to the former PMs Charan Singh …

Bharat Ratna for farm icon, two former PMs
11 months ago

Bharat Ratna for farm icon, two former PMs

Hindustan Times  

Former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and scientist MS Swaminathan, will be posthumously conferred India’s highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday. With the three names announced on Friday, the government has now announced five Bharat Ratnas in a single year — the other two include BJP leader and former deputy prime …

Bharat Ratna 2024: India’s top civilian award conferred on 5 eminent persons
11 months ago

Bharat Ratna 2024: India’s top civilian award conferred on 5 eminent persons

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on 9 February that former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, alongside agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, will be conferred the Bharat Ratna. Earlier, politician and former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur, and politician and former deputy prime minister Lal Krishna Advani were announced to be conferred with India's highest civilian honour. 3) …

In Graphics | All about India’s Bharat Ratna and its five recipients in 2024
11 months ago

In Graphics | All about India’s Bharat Ratna and its five recipients in 2024

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Charan Singh as well as Green Revolution pioneer MS Swaminathan will be conferred the Bharat Ratna. Usually, three Bharat Ratna awards are given in a year, however, this year the government has named five people for Bharat Ratna, including veteran BJP leader LK Advani and …

Bharat Ratna awarded to 5 people so far in 2024, highest in a single year
11 months ago

Bharat Ratna awarded to 5 people so far in 2024, highest in a single year

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, alongside agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, will be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour. Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao This year's five recipients surpass the four awarded in 1999, marking the highest number of Bharat Ratnas awarded in a single …

Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, Swaminathan to get India’s highest civilian honour
11 months ago

Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, Swaminathan to get India’s highest civilian honour

Hindustan Times  

Former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and scientist MS Swaminathan, who is widely known as the father of the Green Revolution, will be posthumously conferred India’s highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday. His visionary leadership was instrumental in making India economically advanced, laying a solid foundation for the country’s prosperity and …

Farmers First, Statesmanship, South Connect: Significance of Modi Govt’s Latest Bharat Ratna Picks
11 months ago

Farmers First, Statesmanship, South Connect: Significance of Modi Govt’s Latest Bharat Ratna Picks

News 18  

Commitment to the agriculture sector and farmers, display of statesmanship cutting across political divides and honouring the contributions of southern India to nation-building are the major themes reflected in the awarding of the prestigious Bharat Ratna to former prime ministers Chaudhary Charan Singh and Narasimha Rao and architect of the Green Revolution MS Swaminathan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced his …

PM Modi announces Bharat Ratna for former PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh
11 months ago

PM Modi announces Bharat Ratna for former PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced to confer former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh with the Bharat Ratna. He is equally remembered for the work he did as… pic.twitter.com/lihdk2BzDU — Narendra Modi February 9, 2024 हमारी सरकार का यह सौभाग्य है कि देश के पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री चौधरी चरण सिंह जी को भारत रत्न से सम्मानित …

PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan to get Bharat Ratna: PM Modi
11 months ago

PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan to get Bharat Ratna: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh as well as agriculture scientist MS Swaminathan will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. Former prime ministers Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh and agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan “Delighted to share that our former Prime Minister, Shri PV Narasimha …

Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan to receive Bharat Ratna: Here's the full list of awardees till now
11 months ago

Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan to receive Bharat Ratna: Here's the full list of awardees till now

India TV News  

In a landmark series of announcements, the Indian government revealed on Friday its decision to bestow the Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian award, upon three distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields within the country. The Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was established by former President Rajendra Prasad on January 2, 1954. Notably, Sachin Tendulkar …

Chaudhary Charan Singh to be conferred Bharat Ratna: Interesting facts about the former Prime Minister
11 months ago

Chaudhary Charan Singh to be conferred Bharat Ratna: Interesting facts about the former Prime Minister

India TV News  

Former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh will be honoured with the prestigious Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award of India, tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here are some interesting facts about Chaudhary Charan Singh: Singh was born in 1902 at Noorpur in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh in a middle-class peasant family. PM Modi announces conferment of Bharat Ratna to …

Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao, MS Swaminathan to be honoured with Bharat Ratna, tweets PM Modi
11 months ago

Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao, MS Swaminathan to be honoured with Bharat Ratna, tweets PM Modi

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA government at the Centre on Friday announced that former Prime Ministers Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao and agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. Making the announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "It is the good fortune of our government that former Prime Minister of the …

Bharat Ratna to PV Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh and MS Swaminathan | Full list of awardees
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bharat Ratna to PV Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh and MS Swaminathan | Full list of awardees

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the Bharat Ratna will be conferred upon former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, along with agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan. Bharat Ratna will be conferred upon former Prime Ministers Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao and along with agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan. The Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award …

U.P. CM likely to unveil Charan Singh statue on birth anniversary, RLD demands Bharat Ratna
1 year ago

U.P. CM likely to unveil Charan Singh statue on birth anniversary, RLD demands Bharat Ratna

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is likely to unveil a statue of former Prime Minister late Chaudhary Charan Singh in Moradabad district’s Bilari block on his birth anniversary on December 23 and scheduled to address a large gathering of farmers titled ‘Kisan Sammelan’. “Yes, the Chief Minister is coming to Moradabad for unveiling the statue of Chaudhary Charan Singh, …

Bharat Ratna for Pranab, Nanaji Deshmukh and Bhupen Hazarika
5 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Ratna for Pranab, Nanaji Deshmukh and Bhupen Hazarika

The Quint  

New Delhi, Jan 25 The Government on Friday night announced Bharat Ratna for former President Pranab Mukherjee, a Congressman all his life, Nanaji Deshmukh, one of the founders of BJP, and eminent Assamese poet and musician Bhupen Hazarika on the eve of the country's 70th Republic Day, choices that were perceived to be weighed heavily on personalities with an eye …

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