The Economic Times

No discussion in BJP to confer Bharat Ratna on PM Modi: Union Minister J P Nadda

Union Minister J P Nadda clarified that no discussions have taken place within the BJP about conferring the Bharat Ratna on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He acknowledged the idea as commendable but emphasized that the party makes such decisions when appropriate. Additionally, Nadda defended Modi against accusations of dictatorship, labeling him a democratic leader and asserting that national progress requires both democracy and public participation.