New Delhi: Israeli Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, congratulated
former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on being conferred with India’s highest
civilian honour, ‘Bharat Ratna’ on Friday.
He recalled that under Rao’s leadership in 1992, India and Israel had
established diplomatic relations.
“Congratulations to Shri PV Narasimha Rao on this recognition. In 1992, during
his tenure as PM, diplomatic relations between India and Israel were
established. 32 years later, these relationships flourish like very few do,”
Gilon posted on X.
Congratulations to Shri PV Narasimha Rao on a this recognition.
In 1992, during his tenure as PM, diplomatic relations between India and Israel were established.
32 years later these relationship flourishes like very few do. ??????. https://t.co/n8h5TjWVPU— Naor Gilon (@NaorGilon) February 9, 2024
Israeli Consul General to Midwest India, Kobbi Shoshani also commended the
move, acknowledging his pivotal role in establishing full diplomatic relations
between Israel and India.
“Great move by the PM. Government to declare the Bharat Ratna award to fmr
Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, who established full diplomatic relations
between Israel and India. People of Israel remember him for this long overdue
step,” Shoshani stated.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his elation on former PM
Narsimha Rao being honoured with Bharat Ratna acknowledging his extensive work
in various capacities, including the economic reforms and contributions in
foreign policy.
“Delighted to share that our former Prime Minister, Shri PV Narasimha Rao
Garu, will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna. As a distinguished scholar and
statesman, Narasimha Rao Garu served India extensively in various capacities.
He is equally remembered for the work he did as Chief Minister of Andhra
Pradesh, Union Minister, and as a Member of Parliament and Legislative
Assembly for many years,” PM Modi posted on X.
He added, “His visionary leadership was instrumental in making India
economically advanced, laying a solid foundation for the country’s prosperity
and growth. Narasimha Rao Garu’s tenure as Prime Minister was marked by
significant measures that opened India to global markets, fostering a new era
of economic development. Furthermore, his contributions to India’s foreign
policy, language and education sectors underscore his multifaceted legacy as a
leader who not only steered India through critical transformations but also
enriched its cultural and intellectual heritage.”
Meanwhile, other than Rao, the Modi government has also conferred Bharat Ratna
awards for former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh and pioneer of the Green
Revolution, MS Swaminathan.
Swaminathan, a prominent figure in Indian agriculture famed for his leading
role in India’s ‘Green Revolution’, will be conferred the honour posthumously,
the Prime Minister said.
Trained as a plant geneticist, Swaminathan’s significant contributions to
India’s agricultural sector have earned him a reputation as the scientific
leader of India’s green revolution movement. His work has been instrumental in
the agricultural renaissance of India.
Chaudhary Charan Singh served as the Prime Minister of the country from July
1979 to January 1980. He was also a big farmer leader who worked for the
rights of the farmers.
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