Modi Government Confers Civilian Honors Across Political Spectrum
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Modi government has awarded top civilian honors like Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards to leaders across political spectrum, including socialists, Hindutva leaders, Congress leaders, and regional party leaders.
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Awards given to leaders opposed to BJP like Sharad Pawar, Tarun Gogoi, Mulayam Singh Yadav, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee.
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Congress did not award many of these leaders when in power like Karpoori Thakur, LK Advani.
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Modi government has honored leaders associated with both Mandal politics and Kamandal politics.
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In conferring civilian awards, Modi government has elevated merit above petty politics.