Bharat Ratna to Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh and more

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Sujata Singh

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Earlier, PM Modi announced that Lal Krishna Advani will be conferred the Bharat Ratna.

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The Prime Minister praised Advani's monumental contribution and his role as Home Minister and I&B minister.

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Modi also announced Bharat Ratna for former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur.

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Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian honor.

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