Dr Tejas Madhusudan Patel, who has been conferred the Padma Bhushan Award for his work in interventional cardiology, said on Saturday that the country's highest civilian honour is a huge deal for the medical fraternity.
Speaking to ANI, Binod expressed his happiness at receiving the award. He said, "I am very happy that I am getting this award and I want to thank the Government of India for considering deserving people. We did good work and never thought of getting this award."
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday congratulated vocalist Som Datt Battu, who was recently conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award.
Talking to ANI, Kahar said, "I am feeling elated for having been chosen for the Padma Shri award. I am also happy that I can not explain it in words. I think I have got a new life after receiving this news."
Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu who has been conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honour in the country, has said he was truly humbled by it and dedicated the award to farmers, women, youth and all fellow citizens.