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Modi government's Bharat Ratna selection: A subtle message to friends and foes KNOWLEDGE SIR The Modi government on the eve of Republic Day announced names of  Bharat Ratna recipients for 2019. This year Bhupen Hazarika and Nanaji Deshmukh have been given Bharat Ratna posthumously, along with former President Pranab Mukherjee who also got the highest civilian honour of the country. Very few can question the choices made by the government as each of these three individuals are doyens in their field. Pranab Mukherjee, a consummate politician, has dedicated his entire life to public service finally bringing his political life to close after becoming President. He also enjoyed a rare bipartisan respect for his statesmanship, knowledge about laws and Parliament etiquettes. Bhupen Hazarika is truly an icon of Assamese music, who brought North-East to the mainstream consciousness through his mellifluent voice.  And Nanaji Deshmukh is one of the most iconic le...