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NEW DELHI: President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday presented Padma Awards at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Former External Affairs Minister Late Sushma Swaraj, actor Kangana Ranaut, Olympian badminton player PV Sindhu were among the prominent personalities who were honoured with the Padma awards by President Ram Nath Kovind.
Sushma Swaraj, who passed away in 2019 due to a cardiac arrest, was awarded the Padma Vibhushan award posthumously. Her daughter Bansuri Swaraj accepted the highest civilian award presented by the president. Also Read: ED Summons Ex-Maha HM Anil Deshmukh’s Son In Money Laundering Probe
President Kovind presents Padma Vibhushan to Smt Sushma Swaraj (Posthumous) for Public Affairs. A visionary leader, deeply rooted in Indian traditions, Smt Swaraj embodied the empowerment of women and was a woman of many firsts. pic.twitter.com/hP8aRpBSGu
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 8, 2021
Late BJP stalwart Arun Jaitley also received the Padma Vibhushan posthumously. The former finance minister’s award was presented to his wife Sangeeta.
My father Shri Arun Jaitley may no longer be amongst us, but his work and vision will always remain a part of our lives & the lives of millions of Indians. I thank PM Shri @narendramodi ji for honouring his legacy & contribution, by conferring upon him the Padma Vibhushan. pic.twitter.com/7jEp8k3QJb
— Rohan Jaitley (@rohanjaitley) November 8, 2021
Former Ministers George Fernandes ji, Arun Jaitley ji and Sushma Swaraj ji has been posthumously awarded the #PadmaVibhushan. We remember the great leaders and take inspiration from their illustrious journey to serve the nation.#PadmaAwards2020 pic.twitter.com/z7m5s8Erdq
— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) November 8, 2021
The President Ram Nath Kovind also presented the Padma Shri Award to Rani Rampal, captain of the women’s hockey team Rani Rampal. Singer Adnan Sami received the Padma Shri Award 2020. Also Read & Watch: “Once Berated Rani For Wearing Shorts; Would Not Force Her To Marry Early”
Renowned Hindustani classical singer, Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, also received the Padma Vibhushan award 2020.
President Kovind presents Padma Vibhushan to Pandit Chhannulal Mishra for Art. Hindustani classical and semi-classical vocalist, Shri Mishra has the distinction of being equally proficient in classical, semi-classical, light music and folk music. pic.twitter.com/yA0yA4hCvc
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 8, 2021
Bollywood director Karan Johar and late singer SP Balasubhramanyam are also among the awardees.
President Kovind Padma Bhushan to Kum. P.V. Sindhu for Sports. A leading Indian badminton player, she is the first Indian ever to become a badminton world champion. She has also won the silver medal at Rio Olympics. pic.twitter.com/32v07Hfd6H
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 8, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar were among the attendees.
LIVE: President Kovind presents Padma Awards at 2020 Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan https://t.co/7dQXx2b1U8
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 8, 2021
The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India and are conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service). Also Read: In Punjab, Sidhu vs CM Round 2 Begins Over Advocate General
President Ram Nath Kovind will confer 119 Padma Awards this year. The list includes seven Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 102 Padma Shri Awards.
