Maharashtra Cabinet urges Centre to confer Bharat Ratna on Ratan Tata
A meeting of the state Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, paid rich tributes to Ratan Tata for his contribution to the nation.
A meeting of the state Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, paid rich tributes to Ratan Tata for his contribution to the nation.
Ratan Tata, one of the most iconic business leaders, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86.
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President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday conferred Bharat Ratna on BJP stalwart and former Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani.
''Today I gratefully remember two persons with whom I had the honour of working closely--Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya and 'Bharat Ratna' Atal Bihari Vajpayee,'' he said in a statement.
Addressing gatherings at separate functions, Modi congratulated BJP's veteran leader Advani for the highest civilian award.
Advani will be conferred with Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.
''The President has been pleased to award Bharat Ratna to Shri Lal Krishna Advani,'' a one-line communique from the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.
Addressing a rally organised by the JD(U) on the birth anniversary of the former Bihar CM, Nitish Kumar highlighted his relentless efforts for the highest civilian award for his political mentor.