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BHARAT RATNA
MY ARGUMENT, Mr. P.M.
Sunil Gavaskar has recently stated that Bharat Ratna to be
awarded to Rahul Dravid, citing his
achievement in leading the Indian Cricket team to victory in the T20 World Cup
as a coach.
This statement should be reviewed more critically.
Mr. GAVASKAR—Please Look beyond CRICKET.
Why only Rahul Dravid, and why only cricket players? Since
Sachin Tendulkar received the Bharat Ratna, cricket fans and players are
eagerly anticipating who might be the next. He is the only sports person who
got Bharat Ratna.
Many argue that Sachin inspired the entire nation towards
cricket and thus deserved the honour. If that's the case, PV Sindhu also
inspired many young girls to play badminton. Her influence led to a surge in
interest and participation in badminton across India. Surely, in the same
logic—she is also a CANDIDATE.
Strongest is the case is for our Chess Prodigy, in my opinion. Viswanathan Anand has been a significant
inspiration in chess, motivating many young boys, and girls to take up the game of Chess. His achievement
at highest level is unmatchable. Notable
players like Gukesh D, P Harikrishna, and Koneru Humpy were inspired by Anand.
Young prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, who defeated Magnus Carlsen, also drew
inspiration from Anand. Therefore, Anand too deserves the Bharat Ratna.
Many sportsmen and women bring medals to India in the
Paralympics, serving as true inspirations not just to players but to all of
mankind. Why can't they be considered for the Bharat Ratna?
There was once significant lobbying for Padma awards, but
when given to true heroes of society, the respect for these awards increased.
However, with frequent appeals for Bharat Ratna for celebrities, the award's
sanctity is getting diminished. Celebrities are not achievers.
Let's consider playback singers. Lata Mangeshkar received
the Bharat Ratna while alive, and the award can also be given posthumously. Why
then can't SP Balasubramanian, Mohammad Rafi, Hemanta Mukherjee, Salil
Choudhury and Kishore Kumar be honoured similarly?
PV Narasimha Rao was awarded the Bharat Ratna last year for
his economic reforms. NTR's name has been suggested for the Bharat Ratna,
especially since MGR received it. NTR deserves the award for inspiring both
film artists and politicians. Why not Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy of West
Bengal be considered as a suitable
person?
Ramoji Rao's name has also been suggested by some after his
demise, but he faces financial cases in the Supreme Court. Should he be
considered for the highest civilian award unless acquitted?
The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award and should
not be given based on Celebrity value, appeals,
Political Convenience or popularity. It should be awarded based on true merit
and achievement. Many unsung heroes in India deserve this recognition. The
Bharat Ratna should be awarded to real role models rather than rich and
controversial individuals.
Quite a few who got the award-- don't deserve. I don't want to name them. Many deserve, but not honoured.
Mr. prime Minister, you reformed the Padma Awards system by honouring
common people with deserving merit.
PLEASE ALSO CONSIDER REFORMING
THE BHARAT RATNA AWARDING SYSTEM.
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