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Revoke Teesta Setalvad's Padma award, demands M.P. Minister Narottam Mishra

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, demanded withdrawal of the 'Padma Shri' award bestowed on social activist Teesta Setalvad, who was arrested by the Gujarat police recently in a case of fabricating evidence to frame innocent persons in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots.

The Centre had in 2007 honoured Setalvad with the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian awards in the country to recognise people's contribution in various spheres.

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