India: Music composer Ilaiyaraaja, PT Usha, among others nominated to Rajya Sabha
President nominates people who have special knowledge or practical experience in art, literature, science and social service
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President nominates people who have special knowledge or practical experience in art, literature, science and social service
"The remarkable PT Usha Ji is an inspiration for every Indian. Her accomplishments in sports are widely known but equally commendable is her work to mentor budding athletes over the last several years. Congratulations to her on being nominated to the Rajya Sabha," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Twitter. PT Usha, Music Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and Director V Vijayendra Prasad Nominated to Rajya Sabha; PM Narendra Modi Congratulates.
The legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja, Athlete PT Usha, Screen writer Vijayendra Prasad, Philanthropist Veerendra Heggade have been nominated to Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued congratulatory tweets for the eminent citizens, calling them an inspiration for every Indian. “The remarkable PT Usha Ji is an inspiration for every Indian. Her
New Delhi, July 6 (PTI): The government on Wednesday nominated four noted personalities, including celebrated athlete P T Usha and music maestro Ilaiyaraaja, from as many southern states to the Rajya Sabha, in what is being seen as the ruling BJP’s big outreach to recognise prominent figures from south India. Veerendra Heggade, the head of the famous Dharmasthala temple in Karnataka and a philanthropist, and screenwriter K V Vijayendra Prasad, who is from Andhra Pradesh and is known for blockbusters like “RRR”, the “Baahubali” series and “Bajrangi Bhaijaan...
Philanthropist and administrator of the Dharmasthala temple Veerendra Heggade and noted screenwriter V. Vijayendra Prasad were also nominated to the Upper House of parliament.