For a while now, a large number of Twitter users have taken to campaigning for the legendary businessman and Kohinoor of our Community – Shri Ratan Tata, to be awarded the Bharat Ratna. Responding to the ongoing social media campaign demanding the highest civilian honour for him, last week, Ratan Tata tweeted, “While I appreciate the sentiments expressed by a section of the social media in terms of an award, I would humbly like to request that such campaigns be discontinued. Instead, I consider myself fortunate to be an Indian and to try and contribute to India’s growth and prosperity.”

The 83-year-old heir of the Tata empire is a Harvard Business School graduate who took Tata Industries to the pinnacle of success while leading India’s growth and employment generation.

The hashtag #BharatRatnaForRatanTata started trending on Twitter after motivational speaker, Dr. Vivek Bindra had put out the appeal, “Ratan Tata believes today’s generation of entrepreneurs can take India to next level. We confer the country’s highest civilian award Bharat Ratna for Ratan Tata. Join us in our campaign #BharatRatnaForRatanTata.”