BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to confer the Bharat Ratna on Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa for eliminating the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. In his letter, Dr. Swamy said that the LTTE was eliminated because of the resolute leadership of Mr. Rajapaksa, and that the outfit’s elimination must be recognised as a welcome contribution to India’s security.