Prime Minister Narendra Modi. New Delhi: On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to all the recipients of the Padma awards, expressing that India takes pride in honoring and celebrating their remarkable accomplishments. A total of 139 Padma awards have been announced, which include seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards. “Congratulations to all the Padma awardees! India is proud to honor and celebrate their extraordinary achievements. Their commitment and perseverance are truly inspiring. Each awardee exemplifies hard work, passion, and innovation, positively influencing countless lives. They remind us of the importance of striving for excellence and selflessly serving society,” Modi stated on X. Congratulations to all the Padma awardees! India is proud to honor and celebrate their extraordinary achievements. Their dedication and perseverance are truly motivating. Each awardee is synonymous with hard work, passion, and innovation, which has positively impacted countless… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2025. The Padma Vibhushan has been awarded posthumously to former Suzuki chief Osamu Suzuki, folk singer Sharda Sinha, and acclaimed writer M T Vasudevan Nair. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
