New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday expressed happiness at former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee being conferred the highest Indian civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.
"It is a moment of pride and happiness that Bharat Ratna will be conferred upon Atalji today (Friday). He is loved and admired by everyone," he tweeted.
Vajpayee will be conferred the award by President Pranab Mukherjee.
Earlier on Friday, speaking to reporters, the home minister said Vajpayee is not only just an Indian statesman but an international icon who is respected and loved by everyone.
"Atalji's name evokes a sense of respect and reverence in every heart," he said, adding that it is a matter of immense happiness for the whole country that Vajpayee is being bestowed with the Bharat Ratna.
Canadian MP said - strict action should be taken against anti-Hindu groups, Ram temple was damaged
The Ram temple is located in Mississauga, Canada, the temple was damaged in the past and anti-Ind
Haifa Port: Adani Group won the Haifa Port deal, and will remain in control till 2054
Asia's richest businessman Gautam Adani is now in the process of giving a new identity to his bus
MS Dhoni: Defamation case filed against MS Dhoni, case to be heard in Delhi High Court on January 29
The Delhi High Court has adjourned till January 29 the hearing in the defamation case filed again
The Punjab Board of School Education (PSEB) has canceled the Class 10 Maths exam following report
JAC Chandigarh Counselling: Joint Admission Committee (JAC) Chandigarh has declared the JAC Couns
Researchers from Cardiff University and the University of West England have suggested feeding ins
State Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya reached Vakalatkhana on Friday and sought the co
The Indian cricket management has taken many tough decisions regarding the Test series against Sr
TikTok Ban in US: America in preparation to ban Tiktok, White House agreed on the bill for a ban
The US Senate has passed a bill citing national security. The White House hailed a US Senate bill
Deep penetration of imports from China in Indian market
After Monday night's clash with China, there is a loud demand to move away from the products ther
