JDU Leader Advocates for Nitish Kumar's Bharat Ratna Recognition
Call for Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar
Senior JDU leader KC Tyagi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider honoring Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with the Bharat Ratna. In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, the former MP emphasized that Nitish Kumar is a priceless gem of the socialist movement and deserves the highest civilian award.
Tyagi noted that March 30, 2024, is a day to pay tribute to their ancestors, who were awarded the Bharat Ratna due to the Prime Minister's efforts.
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He further stated that the late Chaudhary Charan Singh and Karpuri Thakur made significant contributions to public welfare, tirelessly working to organize and empower farmers and marginalized communities. On March 30, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu honored former Prime Ministers P.V. Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, along with agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan and two-time former Chief Minister Karpuri Thakur, with the Bharat Ratna posthumously during a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Tyagi expressed his humble request that Nitish Kumar, a precious gem of the socialist movement, also deserves this honor. Many heroes have received this recognition during their lifetimes. The JDU leader conveyed hopes from millions that this esteemed award be granted to their beloved leader, ensuring that history remembers the Prime Minister's efforts.
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This is not the first time the demand for Nitish Kumar to receive the Bharat Ratna has been raised. Previously, Union Minister Giriraj Singh had also advocated for this honor for Kumar alongside Odisha's former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. In December 2024, Singh mentioned to reporters that Kumar has worked for the state's development, and such individuals, who have served their states for many years, should be recognized with awards like the Bharat Ratna. Currently, Nitish Kumar is completing his tenth term as the Chief Minister of Bihar.