The Padma Shri Award is one of the most eminent awards that is given to any Indian. Actor Kangana Ranaut and singer Adnan Sami were awarded the national Padma Awards each by President Ram Nath Kovind on 8th November.
This Padma award is the fourth-highest civilian award in the nation. It is given to the civilians who had notable contributions to the rich tapestry of Indian history. The ceremony was held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Both of the eminent people from the industry were extremely proud to have received the award from the hands of the President of India.
The Three Padma Awards In The Nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were among the attendees of the program. The Padma Awards are often considered to be one of the most eminent awards in India. They are announced on the eve of Republic Day.
They are given in three categories, Padma Vibhushan is given for exceptional and distinguished service, the Padma Bhushan award is given for distinguished service of higher-order, and Padma Shri is given for distinguished services. Each of these is considered to be extremely reputed in the field. The activities and disciplines which are included in the element of public service are considered here as well.
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The Awards Of This Year
119 Padma Awards were given off to the eminent people of the nation on this day. 29 of the awardees included women, 16 of the awards were given posthumously and one of the awards was given to a transgender person. Each of these awards had its own significance.
There has been some controversy about the award received by Kangana Ranaut. The opposition leaders have claimed that she has won the awards simply because she is close to the ruling government. The truth of these rumors is not verified yet.
Controversies That Followed
Padma awards are definitely one of the most important awards that a person can win in his or her lifetime. There are some definite political influences on winnings like these. Do you think that Kangana Ranaut deserved the award? Let us know!
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