PM Modi Celebrates Padma Awardees, Honors Arvind Vaidya with Padma Shri
PM Modi praises Padma awardees; Arvind Vaidya receives Padma Shri
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Padma awardees for their inspiring life stories, highlighting their contributions on social media. Veteran actor Arvind Vaidya received the Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu, alongside other notable awardees recognized for their achievements in sports and traditional arts.
- 01Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged the public to explore the inspiring stories of Padma awardees on Instagram.
- 02Arvind Vaidya, with a 33-year career in theater and film, received the Padma Shri for his contributions to Indian cinema.
- 03Baldev Singh, a veteran hockey coach, was honored for his role in promoting women's hockey in India.
- 04K. Pajanivel, a Silambam martial arts exponent, was recognized for preserving the ancient Tamil martial art.
- 05Paralympic gold medallist Praveen Kumar was awarded the Padma Shri for his achievements in para athletics.
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On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the inspiring journeys of Padma awardees, urging the public to learn about their contributions through the official Padma Awards Instagram page. During a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma Shri award to veteran actor Arvind Vaidya, who has directed over 200 plays in a career spanning 33 years. Other recipients included Baldev Singh, recognized for his pivotal role in women's hockey, and K. Pajanivel, honored for his dedication to the ancient Tamil martial art of Silambam. Paralympic gold medallist Praveen Kumar also received the Padma Shri for his remarkable achievements in para athletics, including a gold medal at the Paris Paralympics. The Padma Awards celebrate outstanding contributions across various fields, including public service, arts, and sports.
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The recognition of these awardees highlights the importance of cultural and athletic contributions to society.
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