Kalaburgi (Karnataka), Jan 28 (ANI): Spiritual leader Siddheshwar Swami of Karnataka’s Vijaypur has refused to accept the Padma Shri Award conferred to him by writing a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. In his letter he clarified his reason behind the refusal of the award, saying that being a ‘sanyasi’ he is little interested in awards. “I don’t need titles, I am a sanyasi,” Siddheshwar’s letter read. Meanwhile, speaking about the Padma Shri awardees in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address today, PM Modi said, “I am sure you all felt proud after reading about the Padma awards. We have honoured those who may not be seen in big cities but have done transformative work for society.”
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