Below are the Bharat Ratna winners of 2024.
- M. S. Swaminathan
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- Birth: August 7, 1925, Kumbakonam
- Demise: September 28, 2023 (age 98), Chennai
- Contribution: M. S. Swaminathan’s groundbreaking work in agricultural science during the 1960s is celebrated for introducing high-yielding wheat and rice varieties in India, crucially averting the threat of famine.
2. Lal Krishna Advani
- Birth: November 8, 1927 (age 96), Karachi, Pakistan
- Notable Role: Serving as the 7th Deputy Prime Minister of India (2002-2004) and a key figure in the founding of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Lal Krishna Advani played a pivotal role in shaping the party’s trajectory, particularly in its ascension to power in 2014.
3. Charan Singh
- Birth: December 23, 1902
- Demise: May 29, 1987
- Contribution: Charan Singh’s legacy is marked by his advocacy for farmer rights and pioneering legislation such as the Consolidation of Holdings Act of 1953 and the Uttar Pradesh Zamindari and Land Reforms Act, 1952. As both Prime Minister and Chief Minister, he dedicated himself to agrarian reforms and rural development.
4. P. V. Narasimha Rao
- Birth: June 28, 1921, Laknepally
- Demise: December 23, 2004 (age 83), New Delhi
- Legacy: Serving as the 9th Prime Minister of India (1991-1996), P. V. Narasimha Rao’s tenure was characterized by bold economic reforms that reshaped India’s economy and positioned it for significant growth.
5. Karpoori Thakur
- Birth: January 24, 1924, Samastipur
- Demise: February 17, 1988 (age 64), Patna
- Notable Actions: Karpoori Thakur’s legacy includes the enforcement of alcohol prohibition in Bihar and the establishment of educational institutions in underprivileged areas, reflecting his commitment to social justice and community welfare.