New Delhi, July 6
In a massive South Indian pitch, the government on Wednesday recommended legendary athlete PT Usha from Kerala, composer Ilaiyaraaja from Tamil Nadu, philanthropist Veerendra Heggade from Karnataka, and noted screenwriter Vijayendra Prasad from Andhra Pradesh for Presidential nomination to the Rajya Sabha.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke the news on Twitter by posting the news of the government decision to nominate the four personalities, who have achieved generously in their respective fields.
He also shared his pictures with Usha and Ilaiyaraaja along with his congratulatory messages in separate tweets.
“The Rajya Sabha nominations show another instance of PM Narendra Modi-led government recognising outstanding Indians who have made a mark in diverse fields. The four nominated members have had illustrious careers in their respective fields and have received national and global recognition. They represent various South Indian states and expand the region’s representation in the Rajya Sabha,” top government source said, adding that the selections were another evidence of the PM’s ‘Sabka saath, sabka vikas’ pledge.
