Madan Mohan Malviya to be accorded Bharat Ratna award
The freedom fighter and educationist Madan Mohan Malviya will be accorded Bharat Ratna posthumously today at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
The award will be given to his family for Malviya's outstanding work in education field and the country's freedom struggle.
Born on December 25, 1861 in Allahabad, Pandit Malaviya was the founder of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Hindu Mahasabha.
He also served as a lawyer and even a newspaper editor.
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First Published: Mar 30 2015 | 9:16 AM IST