New Delhi, April 28 -- Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi was posthumously conferred with the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to Public Affairs on Monday.

Sushil Kumar Modi's wife, Jessie Sushil Modi, received the award from President Droupadi Murmu.

Sushil Modi passed away at Delhi's All-India Institute of Medical Sciences on May 13, 2024, after battling cancer for seven months. He was 72.

Over his three-decade political career, Modi played a pivotal role in shaping Bihar's political environment. Sushil Modi held various positions, including MLA, MLC, and member of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

He served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar from 2005 to 2013 and again from 2017 to 2020.

Meanwhile, Former Speak...