Bharat Ratna

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu were also present on this occasion.

President Murmu will reportedly visit LK Advani's residence and confer him the Bharat Ratna, given his ailing health.

Opposition created a uproar in the Rajya Sabha during the discussion over Bharat Ratna conferred upon Chaudhary Charan Singh.

"Narasimha Rao had a lifelong association with politics and grew as a statesman while contributing a lot to the country with his visionary leadership. His land reforms and, especially, the economic reforms made a historic difference to India. His services and leadership were recognised globally," he added.

After Karpoori Thakur and LK Advani, today Bharat Ratna was announced for 2 former Prime Ministers, PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, along with scientist MS Swaminathan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh will be conferred with the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that Late P V Narasimha Rao will be conferred with the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna

On the other hand, he claimed that Muslims want peace and do not want an atmosphere of religious fanaticism.

LK Advani who was born in an undivided India, rose from a kid born to a migrant Hindu family to the face of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.

PM Modi tweeted, "I am very happy to share that Shri LK Advani Ji will be conferred the Bharat Ratna. I also spoke to him and congratulated him on being conferred this honour.