Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated all the Padma winners and said India takes pride in honoring and celebrating their extraordinary achievements.
A total of 139 Padma awards have been announced, including seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri.
“Congratulations to all Padma winners! India is proud to honor and celebrate their extraordinary achievements. Their dedication and perseverance are truly motivating. Each winner is synonymous with hard work, passion and innovation, which has positively impacted countless lives. They teach us the value of striving for excellence and selflessly serving society,” Modi said on X.
Congratulations to all Padma winners! India takes pride in honoring and celebrating their extraordinary achievements. Their dedication and perseverance are truly motivating. Each award winner is synonymous with hard work, passion and innovation, which has positively impacted countless…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2025
Former Suzuki chief Osamu Suzuki, folk singer Sharda Sinha and noted writer MT Vasudevan Nair have been posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan.
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