PM congratulates Bharat Ratna Awardees

Published By : Admin | January 25, 2019 | 21:24 IST

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Bharat Ratna Awardees.

PM praised Nanaji Deshmukh for his contribution to the society and said “Nanaji Deshmukh’s stellar contribution towards rural development showed the way for a new paradigm of empowering those living in our villages. He personifies humility, compassion and service to the downtrodden. He is a Bharat Ratna in the truest sense.”

“The songs and music of Bhupen Hazarika are admired by people across generations. From them radiates the message of Justice, harmony and brotherhood. He popularized India's music traditions globally. Happy that the Bharat Ratna has been conferred on Bhupen Da.” the Prime Minister said.

While speaking on Shri Pranab Mukherjee he said, “Pranab an outstanding statesman of our times. He has served the nation selflessly and tirelessly for decades, leaving a strong imprint on the nation's growth trajectory. His wisdom and intellect have few parallels. Delighted that he has been conferred Bharat Ratna.”

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today conveyed his wishes to all citizens on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti.

The Prime Minister emphasized that Makar Sankranti is a festival that reflects the richness of Indian culture and traditions, symbolizing harmony, prosperity, and the spirit of togetherness. He expressed hope that the sweetness of til and gur will bring joy and success into the lives of all, while invoking the blessings of Surya Dev for the welfare of the nation.
Shri Modi also shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam invoking the blessings of Lord Surya, highlighting the spiritual significance of the festival.

In separate posts on X, Shri Modi wrote:

“सभी देशवासियों को मकर संक्रांति की असीम शुभकामनाएं। तिल और गुड़ की मिठास से भरा भारतीय संस्कृति एवं परंपरा का यह दिव्य अवसर हर किसी के जीवन में प्रसन्नता, संपन्नता और सफलता लेकर आए। सूर्यदेव सबका कल्याण करें।”

“संक्रांति के इस पावन अवसर को देश के विभिन्न हिस्सों में स्थानीय रीति-रिवाजों के अनुसार मनाया जाता है। मैं सूर्यदेव से सबके सुख-सौभाग्य और उत्तम स्वास्थ्य की कामना करता हूं।

सूर्यो देवो दिवं गच्छेत् मकरस्थो रविः प्रभुः।

उत्तरायणे महापुण्यं सर्वपापप्रणाशनम्॥”