Bharat Ratna Awarded to Rao, Singh, and Swaminathan

India honors former leaders for their contributions to economic reforms, agriculture, and farmers' rights.

PV Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, and MS Swaminathan have been posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.
The awards recognize Rao's economic reforms, Singh's advocacy for farmers, and Swaminathan's contributions to agriculture.
The Bharat Ratna for Rao is seen as significant due to his role in liberalizing India's economy and steering the country through a financial crisis.
Swaminathan, known as the Father of the Green Revolution, played a pivotal role in making India self-sufficient in food production.
The awards have sparked political discussions, with some viewing them as the BJP's attempt to woo voters ahead of elections.