Ministry of Home Affairs
Home Minister Amit Shah Congratulates Padma Awardees from Maharashtra
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26 JAN 2026 10:09PM by PIB Mumbai
Mumbai, 26 January 2026
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has congratulated all the Padma Awardees from Maharashtra for their outstanding contributions to the nation.
Acknowledging Maharashtra’s rich contribution to the fields of art, literature, music, sports, and industry, Shri Shah said that the state has long been a land of work and achievement for many distinguished personalities.
Responding to a post on X announcing the Padma Awards 2026, Shri Shah said:
Maharashtra has been the Karma Bhoomi for many distinguished personalities from the fields of art, literature, music, sports, and industry.
It is a matter of great pride that Shri Dharmendra has been selected for the Padma Vibhushan;
Smt. Alka Yagnik, Shri Piyush Pandey, and Shri Uday Kotak for the Padma Bhushan; and Shri Rohit Sharma, Shri Satish Shah, Shri R. Madhavan, Smt. Armida Fernandes, Shri Ashok Khade, Shri Janardan Bapurao Bothe, Shri Jujer Vasi, Shri Raghuvir Tukaram Khedkar, Shri Bhiklya Ladkya Dhinda, Shri Satyanarayan Nuwal, and Shri Shrirang Devba Lad for the Padma Shri.
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