The Maharashtra cabinet passed a resolution on Thursday urging the Centre to confer the ‘Bharat Ratna’, the country’s highest civilian honour, to the late Ratan Tata.
It comes after the Shiv Sena, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, demanded on Thursday a proposal for the Bharat Ratna named after Ratan Tata, who died on Wednesday night.
Leader of Shiv Sena Rahool Kanal wrote to Shinde pleading with him to put senior industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata’s name forward for the Centre for the Bharat Ratna accolade.
In his letter to Shinde, Kanal stated that the Bharat Ratna would be an appropriate honor to a man who embodied the ideals of love, integrity, and selfless commitment to humanity.
“Shri Tata Ji was not only a visionary leader but also a compassionate humanitarian. His philanthropic efforts towards the welfare of stray animals, providing shelter through his five-star hotels across India, demonstrated his commitment to the voiceless members of our society. Furthermore, his dedication to establishing cancer hospitals for the underprivileged showcased his unwavering belief in the right to health and dignity for all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status,” Kanla wrote in the letter.
“In light of these remarkable contributions, I kindly urge your esteemed office to propose Shri Ratan Tata Ji’s name for the Bharat Ratna Award, the highest civilian honour bestowed by the Government of India. This acknowledgement would serve as a fitting tribute to a man who epitomized the values of kindness, integrity, and selfless service to humanity,” he added.
The Maharashtra cabinet-led by CM Shinde and his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar also paid tribute to the national icon and business tycoon Ratan Tata on Thursday during a meeting.
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Source: News18
