Amravati, Jan. 27 -- General Secretary of the All India Gurudev Seva Mandal, Janardan Bothe, has said that the Padma Shri conferred on him for distinguished contributions to the field of Social work is dedicated to Tukdoji Maharaj, who is revered in the organisation.

Speaking to ANI, Bothe said, "The Padma Shri award I have received belongs to the followers of the All India Gurudev Seva Mandal... We have dedicated it at the feet of Tukdoji Maharaj. This award is a recognition of his ideals and his work in uniting Indian culture, and Tukdoji Maharaj was also a freedom fighter."

Padma Shri is the fourth-highest civilian award of the country.

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