New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- RVS Mani, former Under Secretary in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, who had claimed he was forced to sign documents during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government to "fabricate a narrative" of 'Saffron terror' in 2009, was among the 113 awardees who were chosen for Padma Shri on the eve of Republic Day.

RVS Mani, in his book, 'Hindu Terror: Insider account of Ministry of Home Affairs 2006-2010', alleged that he was pressured by political leadership within the Home Ministry in 2009 to sign a second affidavit that fabricated a narrative of "Saffron Terror."

He has also authored books such as 'Deception: A Family That Deceived the Whole Nation', 'Bhagva Aatank Ek Shadyantra', and Dalals.

For the year 202...