New Delhi: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar termed it as the “best decision” of the government and expressed happiness over the recognition to Vajpayee as well as to Malviya.
“Today, we are very happy as Bharat Ratna is being conferred on Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Madan Mohan Malviya.
This is the best decision taken by Narendra Modi and his Cabinet,” Javadekar said.
Union Minister Harsh Vardhan said, “Atal ji has already been a ‘Bharat Ratna’ for us. People respect and love him. The announcement of the award is just a formality.”
JD(U) President Sharad Yadav also hailed the decision saying, “I am very pleased with this announcement. Malviya had a great role in Indian independence and he established a great institution like Benaras Hindu University. I have been associated with Atal ji for many years and even being in BJP he respected the composite culture of India.”
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also welcomed the Centre’s decision.
“Atalji is a living legend. He is not only a leader but a statesman…I think he is recognised as a great leader of Modern India worldwide. I think the whole world will welcome this move,” Fadnavis said.
Justice Giridhar Malaviya, grandson of Madan Mohan Malviya, said both Vajpayee and Malviya are respected by all sections. “I congratulate Modi who was the first person to go to Varanasi and garland the statue of Malviya ji.”
Asked whether UPA should have taken such a decision, he said, “They would have also done this and it was really due.
These are the two persons who were absolutely controversy-less. They were respected by all in the country.” –PTI
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