The Maharashtra legislative assembly on Monday passed a unanimous resolution recommending that the Centre confer Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian award, posthumously for social reformers Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule, the PTI reported.

Maharashtra Minister Jaykumar Raval introduced the resolution, with Ajit Pawar-led NCP MLA Chhagan Bhujbal and Congress leader Vijay Wadetiwar voicing their support.