Lucknow, Feb. 9 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to announce Bharat Ratna for former Prime Minister late Chaudhary Charan Singh and said that it would be an honour to crores of farmers in the country.

While speaking to ANI, CM Yogi said, "Former Prime Minister and farmer leader Chaudhary Charan Singh being honoured with Bharat Ratna is a welcome move. This is the honour of crores of farmers in the country. This is even more special for UP as Chaudhary Charan Singh also served as the chief minister of the state."

"Late Chaudhary Sahab will be conferred with the Bharat Ratna for his contribution towards the farmers and the development of the country. Uttar Pradesh ...