PT Usha, Virendra Heggade, V Vijayendra Prasad and Ilayaraja were nominated to the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. 4 nominees are from 4 separate states.
Prime Minister congratulated the Rajya Sabha nominees through Twitter.
Calling PT Usha an “inspiration for every Indian”, PM Modi said, “Her achievements in sports activities are widely recognized but her work in mentoring budding sportspersons over the past few years is equally commendable. Congratulations to her for being nominated to the Rajya Sabha.”
PM Modi congratulated V Vijayendra Prasad who has been associated with the creative world for decades.
“His works reflect the great heritage of India and have made a mark globally,” PM Modi said.
The chief minister said Virendra Heggade would “enrich the parliamentary proceedings”.
“Sri Virendra Heggade ji is at the forefront of great neighborhood service I had the opportunity to pray at my Dharmasthala temple and witness the great work he is doing in health, training and culture,” PM Modi said.
Congratulating Ilayaraja, Prime Minister Modi said, “Ilaiyaraja’s creative genius has fascinated people for generations. His work beautifully reflects many emotions. What is equally inspiring is his life journey – he rose from a humble background and achieved so much. Happy that he has been nominated to Rajya Sabha.”
