Bharat Ratna to Pranab Mukherjee: Rahul Gandhi says 'one of our own' honoured
PTI | Updated: Jan 25, 2019, 22:51 IST
Congress president Rahul Gandhi (PTI photo)NEW DELHI: Congress president Rahul Gandhi Friday congratulated former president Pranab Mukherjee on being
conferred the Bharat Ratna
+ , saying he is "one of our own" who has been recognised and honoured.
"Congratulations to Pranab Da on being awarded the Bharat Ratna. The Congress party takes great pride in the fact that the immense contribution to public service and nation building of one of our own, has been recognised and honoured," he said on Twitter.
He also expressed happiness for Bharat Ratna being conferred on Jana Sangh leader Nanaji Deshmukh and singer Bhupen Hazarika, both posthumously.
"I'm happy that Shri Bhupen Hazarika and Nanaji Deshmukh have been honoured, posthumously, with the Bharat Ratna," he also tweeted.
"Congratulations to Pranab Da on being awarded the Bharat Ratna. The Congress party takes great pride in the fact that the immense contribution to public service and nation building of one of our own, has been recognised and honoured," he said on Twitter.
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Congratulations to Pranab Da on being awarded the Bharat Ratna! The Congress Party takes great pride in the fact… https://t.co/MeppWfBfM6
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 1548433009000He also expressed happiness for Bharat Ratna being conferred on Jana Sangh leader Nanaji Deshmukh and singer Bhupen Hazarika, both posthumously.
Bhupen Hazarika inspired millions across generations
A poet, music composer, singer, actor, journalist, author and filmmaker, the self-proclaimed jajabor (wanderer) took the rich folk heritage of Assam and interpreted it beautifully for the world through his songs.
"I'm happy that Shri Bhupen Hazarika and Nanaji Deshmukh have been honoured, posthumously, with the Bharat Ratna," he also tweeted.
I’m happy that Shri Bhupen Hazarika and Nanaji Deshmukh have been honoured, posthumously, with the Bharat Ratna.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 1548433269000Download The Times of India News App for Latest India News.
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