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Bharat Ratna presented to Pandit Bhimsen Joshi New
Delhi: Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, who was conferred the award of 'Bharat Ratna',
had indicated that owing to his failing health, he was not in a position to come
to Delhi to receive the award from President Pratibha Patil. In reference to the
wishes of Pandit Bhimsen Joshi and his family members, the decoration of the award
of 'Bharat Ratna', which comprises a Sanad (certificate) signed by the President
and a medallion was conveyed and presented to him in Pune today at his residence
by Additional Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs. On this occasion, a commemorative
brochure containing the citation and photograph of Pandit Bhimsen Joshi has also
been released. -Feb
10, 2009
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