#BharatRatnaForRatanTata trends on Twitter, Here's how Ratan Tata reacted

Ratan Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group, on Saturday requested netizens to discontinue a campaign to confer the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award, to him, saying that he was instead happy to be able to contribute to India's growth and prosperity.

"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," Mr Tata tweeted today in response to #BharatRatnaForRatanTata campaign on the social media platform. 

Motivational Speaker Dr. Vivek Bindra first tweeted that Ratan Tata should be given Bharat Ratna. Then #BharatRatnaForRatanTata hashtag started trending on Twitter. 

Some Twitter users also recalled the time when Mr Tata displayed the characteristics of a true leader during the 26/11 terrorist attacks, in which his hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace, was one of the targets.

In January, a picture of the Mumbai-based industrialist visiting an ailing former employee had circulated on social media, drawing rich praise for Mr Tata's compassionate gesture.

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 pic.twitter.com/CzEimjJPp5

— Ratan N. Tata (@RNTata2000) February 6, 2021

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 @RNTata2000

Join us in our campaign #BharatRatnaForRatanTata#RequestByDrVivekBindra@PMOIndia@rashtrapatibhvn@narendramodipic.twitter.com/U3Wr3aMxJh

— Dr. Vivek Bindra (@DrVivekBindra) February 5, 2021