Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Highlights Assam’s Contribution as Padma Awards Honour State’s Achievers
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26 JAN 2026 10:05PM by PIB Guwahati
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah today highlighted Assam’s rich contribution to India’s cultural, social and public life as several distinguished personalities from the State were conferred with the prestigious Padma Awards which were announced yesterday.
In a post on his X handle, he stated:
"The Padma Awards shine a spotlight on Assam’s creativity, and patriotism. Padma Shri recognition for Art has been bestowed upon Shri Haricharan Saikia, Shri M. Nuruddin Ahmed and Ms. Pokhila Lekthepi, while Shri Jogesh Deuri has been honoured for his contribution to Agriculture and Late Kabindra Purkayastha for Public Affairs.
Together, these honours celebrate Assam’s powerful role in enriching India’s public life."
(Release ID: 2218922)
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