New Delhi: Former President Pranab Mukherjeee on Thursday received the Bharat Ratna — the highest civilian award in the country — which was also conferred to late social activist Nanaji Deshmukh and late singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika.
Deshmukh and Hazarika’s family members received the awards on their behalf while Mukherjee received it himself.
President Ram Nath Kovind conferred the awards at a ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan.
