The Former President Pranab Mukherjee, Bharatiya Jana Sangh leader Nanaji Deshmukh and singer Bhupen Hazarika will be conferred the country’s highest civilian award Bharat Ratna.
Former President Pranab Mukherjee has issued a tweet graciously accepting the Bharat Ratna. #Citizenmukherjee
PM Modi tweeted his delight at the highest civilian award being conferred upon the former President, writing: