By Khushi Pal
Published Feb 09, 2024

Hindustan Times
In Focus

Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh: Indian PMs conferred with Bharat Ratna

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on February 9 that former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh will be conferred with Bharat Ratna.

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Here is a look at former Indian prime ministers honoured with Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award.

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Awarded in: 1955

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Lal Bahadur Shastri

Awarded in: 1966

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Indira Gandhi

Awarded in: 1971

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Morarji Desai

Awarded in: 1991

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Rajiv Gandhi

Awarded in: 1991

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Awarded in: 2015

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