President confers Padma Awards; CM Vijay lights up Assembly with film dialogue

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday presented the Padma Awards 2026 during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. According to an official statement, a total of 65 Padma Awards were conferred, including two Padma Vibhushan, seven Padma Bhushan and 56 Padma Shri honours, recognising distinguished contributions across various fields.