Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao congratulated Padma Award winners from the State, especially noted playback singer and carnatic vocalist K J Jesudas (Padma Vibhushan).
The Chief Minister also greeted Dr. Aekka Yadagiri Rao (sculpture), Chintakindi Mallesham (handloom), Daripalli Ramaiah (plant breeding), B V R Mohan Reddy (industry), Dr. Mohammed Abdul Waheed (medicine), and Chandrakant Pithawi (science & engineering) for winnign Padma Shris.
He said it was their unique individual contributions in their respective fields that brought them national fame, and they became role models to others.
KCR also appreciated the Centre for honouring the people for their services. The CM also congratulated all Padma Award winners in the nation.