A Sanyasi who was given ‘Padma Shri’ this yer has returned it saying ‘He doesn’t need Titles’
Indiatimes 2018-01-28 15:32:57
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Siddeshwar Swamiji of Vijaypur who was conferred upon the prestigious Padma Shri award by the centre has written to PM Modi refusing to accept the awards,
The announcement of the award was made on Thursday. Siddeshwar Swamiji says since he has embraced spirituality, he doesn't need titles. "I don't need titles, I am a sanyasi," Siddheshwar's letter read.
Spiritual leader Siddheshwar Swamiji of Vijaypur has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi declining to accept the Padma Shri award which was conferred upon him. pic.twitter.com/UfQHUTgRFn.
— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2018
In an exclusive interview with The Hindu earlier, Siddheshwar reiterated that he does not want titles while adding, "There are many people, let them be honoured with such awards".
