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November 16, 2013
New Delhi

PM congratulates Prof CNR Rao and Tendulkar

The Prime Minister has congratulated Prof C.N.R. Rao and Sachin Tendulkar on their being conferred the Bharat Ratna.

Dr. Manmohan Singh telephoned Prof Rao and wished him many more years of continued service to nation and the world of science. The Prime Minister spoke to Sachin Tendulkar and wished him all success in the what he chooses to do after his retirement. He hoped Tendulkar would continue his association with the world of sport and the people and renew his service to the nation.