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KOHIMA, MARCH 28
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland State Unit on Saturday congratulated the former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee on being conferred the highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee.
In a press statement, the state BJP media cell stated that the event is an example for all citizens of the country who are honest and hard working. “The esteemed veteran BJP leader has shown that the highest civilian award is for people of all race, colour, sect and not just belonging to one class of people,” the release stated, citing that the veteran statesman is the lone non-Congress Prime Minister to be conferred the recognition.
The state BJP expressed appreciation to the President of India for the kind gesture shown to the BJP veteran leader who is currently ailing, by driving to his residence and presenting the award. This, it stated, shows the magnitude and the charisma that the leader possesses across political spectrum. The BJP Nagaland state unit also wished speedy recovery to the veteran BJP leader and former Prime Minister, Vajpayee.