The Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal has thanked the Union Government, especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for awarding “Bharat Ratna”, to Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya.
In a statement issued after the announcement on Wednesday, he said in honoring the two great personalities, the Union Government has respected the sentiments of more than 1.25 crore people of the country.The CM said Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, who founded Banaras Hindu University, stood for rich Indian culture and moral values. An educationist, fearless reporter and litterateur, he was addressed as “Mahamana”.
“Awarding him Bharat Ratna on his birth anniversary is a real tribute to Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya”, he added.Describing Atal Behari Vajpayee as a votary of value-based politics, a statesman and a great visionary, the Chief Minister said that during his tenure as Prime Minister, he ushered in a new era in Indian politics and added to the dignity of the chair.“Honouring Atal Ji with Bharat Ratna is a true recognition of the great services he rendered to the nation”, Manohar lal remarked.