Amul Girl learning lessons and getting clicked along with 2 new Bharat Ratan's Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya (posthumously) and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and the late Madan Mohan Malaviya, educationist and freedom fighter, were chosen for the Bharat Ratna, the country’s highest civilian honour, on Wednesday. The announcement from Rashtrapati Bhavan was made ahead of Vajpayee’s birthday on Thursday, and the 153rd birth anniversary of Malaviya.
A Bharat Ratna for Pandit Malviya, a freedom fighter and the founder of the Benaras Hindu University was proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his election campaign.
Mr. Vajpayee will be the seventh Prime Minister to receive the award, while Pandit Malviya will be the 12th person to be honoured posthumously.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed delight at the announcement. "Bharat Ratna being conferred on Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya and Atal Bihari Vajpayee is a matter of great delight. Country's highest honour to these illustrious stalwarts is a fitting recognition of their service to the Nation. Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya is remembered as a phenomenal scholar and freedom fighter who lit the spark of national consciousness among people. Atal ji means so much to everyone. A guide, inspiration and giant among giants. His contribution to India is invaluable," the Prime Minister said.
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