UP CM greets Pranab Mukherjee

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday congratulated former President Pranab Mukherjee for being chosen for the nation's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.

In a message, the Chief Minister also congratulated families of of late social activist Nanaji Deshmukh and eminent music legend late Bhupen Hazarika for also being named for the 'Bharat Ratna'.

"This is a great decision," the Chief Minister said, adding the the Modi government always took decisions in the interests of the nation.

--IANS

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