New Delhi [India]: After obtaining nominated to the Rajya Sabha, professional athlete PT Usha as well as songs maestro Ilaiyaraaja on Wednesday revealed their gratitude to Head of state Narendra Modi.

PT Usha is the only lady out of the four participants nominated for Rajya Sabha. While Ilaiyaraaja belongs to the Dalit area.
Usha tweeted, “Deeply touched by your kind words Sir. My sincere gratefulness on being chosen to the Rajya Sabha. I will certainly constantly provide my finest to any responsibility presented on me, and also work towards the betterment of everybody Indians. Jai Hind.”

While Ilaiyaraaja stated, “I express my genuine gratefulness for the ideas Narendra Modi

ji It is an honour and also opportunity to make the appeal of songs, art and society reach the length and also breadth of our society.”
Previously on Wednesday, PM Modi shared the news of PT Usha as well as Ilaiyaraaja being chosen to the Rajya Sabha and also Congratulated both legends on Twitter.
” The remarkable PT Usha Ji is an ideas for each Indian. Her achievements in sports are commonly understood but equally extensive is her job to coach budding professional athletes over the last numerous years. Congratulations to her on being chosen to the Rajya Sabha,” tweeted PM Modi.

” The innovative wizard of Ilaiyaraaja Ji has enthralled individuals throughout generations. His works magnificently mirror several emotions. What is equally motivating is his life journey- he climbed from a humble history and also attained a lot. Happy that he has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha,” he added.

Centre on Wednesday nominated four new members to Rajya Sabha who represent numerous South Indian states including PT Usha, Ilaiyaraaja, Veerendra Heggade, KV Vijayendra Prasad, said a news release.

The 4 nominated members consist of a female, a Dalit, and also a participant of a religious minority (Jain neighborhood), included a statement.