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.