The extended family of former prime minister P.V. Narasimha Rao in Karimnagar expressed jubilation upon hearing the news of his posthumous Bharat Ratna award. Tributes and memories of the late politician flooded in after the announcement, highlighting his significant contributions to Indian politics.
Former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao, who served as India's eighth Prime Minister from 1991 to 1996, has been posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor. The announcement sparked jubilation among Rao's extended family in Karimnagar, Telangana, as well as tributes and memories from across the political spectrum.
Rao is widely credited with ushering in economic reforms in India and overseeing a period of rapid economic growth during his tenure as Prime Minister. He is also remembered for his role in resolving the Ayodhya dispute and his efforts to strengthen ties with neighboring countries.
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