“I Got A Lot More From The People Of Our Great Country Than I Have Given To Them”, Says Former President Pranab Mukherjee Accepting The Bharat Ratna

by EditorJanuary 25, 2019October 17, 20210

**Former President Mr. Pranab Mukherjee**

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

It is with a deep sense of humility and gratitude to the people of India that I accept this great honour #BharatRatna bestowed upon me. I have always said and I repeat, that I have got more from the people of our great country than I have given to them.#CitizenMukherjee
— Pranab Mukherjee Legacy Foundation- PMLF (@CitiznMukherjee) January 25, 2019

PM Modi tweeted his delight at the highest civilian award being conferred upon the former President, writing:

Pranab Da is 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 the Bharat Ratna.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2019

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