Prime Minister Modi Extends Congratulations to Padma Awardees 2024, Emphasizing India's Appreciation for Their Contributions

PM Modi praises Padma Awardees 2024, hailing their diverse contributions on Republic Day. Eminent recipients include M Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala Bali, and Young Liu. Two-time Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur posthumously receives Bharat Ratna. The Awards, encompassing Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, celebrate excellence across various fields.

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In a remarkable celebration of excellence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt congratulations to the distinguished recipients of the Padma Awards 2024 on Republic Day. Across diverse sectors, 132 eminent personalities, including M Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala Bali, and Young Liu, were honored for their outstanding contributions.

Expressing pride in India's talent pool, PM Modi underscored the significance of the Padma Awards, recognizing the invaluable contributions of individuals like Sulabh International founder late Bindeshwar Pathak and the first woman judge of the Supreme Court late M Fathima Beevi.

Adding to the illustrious list were luminaries like actor Mithun Chakraborty, BJP veteran Ram Naik, and philanthropist Kiran Nadar. The Awards, presented on the eve of the 75th Republic Day, symbolize the nation's gratitude towards those who have left an indelible mark in their respective fields.

In a social media post on X, PM Modi conveyed his best wishes, stating, "Congratulations to all those who have been conferred the Padma Awards. India cherishes their contribution across diverse sectors. May they continue to inspire people with their exceptional work."

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The government had earlier announced the posthumous conferment of the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award, on two-time Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur. This added a poignant touch to the awards ceremony, recognizing Thakur's exemplary leadership.

Padma Awards, presented in three categories - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, cover a wide range of disciplines such as art, social work, science, literature, sports, and more. The President of India confers these awards at ceremonial functions held at Rashtrapati Bhawan annually.

For the year 2024, the list includes 5 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 110 Padma Shri awardees. Notably, 30 awardees are women, and the list encompasses 8 individuals from the category of Foreigners, NRI, PIO, and OCI, along with 9 posthumous awardees, showcasing the diversity and richness of the honorees. www.timesofisrael.com