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."
India Taipei Association congratulated Foxconn CEO Young Liu on being conferred with Padma Bhushan, in the field of trade and industry, stating that it is a testament to Foxconn's 'success story' in India and India's emergence as an 'electronics manufacturing hub'.
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.
"Congratulations to all those who have been conferred the Padma Awards. India cherishes their contribution across diverse sectors. May they continue to inspire people with their exceptional work," PM Modi posted on X.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of Taiwanese technology giant Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) Young Liu was on Thursday honoured with the Padma Bhushan.
Popular Indian actress Vyjayantimala Bali; actor, film producer, and former politician Konidela Chiranjeevi; and classical Bharata Natyam dancer Padma Subrahmanyam have also been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan on Thursday.
India's star tennis player and men's doubles World No. 1 Rohan Bopanna, squash player Joshna Chinappa and former field hockey player Harbinder Singh are honoured with the Padma Shri award, the Centre announced on Thursday.
Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, megastar Konidela Chiranjeevi, famous actor of yesteryears Vyjayantimala Bali are among personalities who have been honoured with Padma Vibhushan in the awards announced by the government on Thursday on the eve of 75th Republic Day
The Padma Awards 2024 were announced on Republic Day eve, Thursday. For this year, the President has approved the conferment of 132 Padma Awards, including 2 duo cases (in a duo case, the Award is counted as one).