India News | Former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee to Be Conferred with Padma Bhushan on Republic Day

New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee will be conferred with India's third-highest civilian award Padma Bhushan on Republic Day.

Representing the Communist Party of India (Marxist), Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was the Chief Minister of West Bengal from 2000 to 2011.

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The Padma Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher-order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service). The award seeks to recognise achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved. (ANI)

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