Lucknow, Jan. 26 -- Former Speaker of the UP Legislative Assembly, Hriday Narayan Dikshit, who was conferred with the Padma Shri award, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the honour, adding that he has always sought to serve society.

The Former Speaker of the UP Legislative Assembly said,"Padma Shri is a prestigious honour and I am deeply content, however, I believe no achievement is solely individual, but a result of blessings of the society, God, parents, teachers and nature and it reflects the culture and values of India... I thank the Prime Minister and Home Minister for this recognition...."

"From starting at the grassroots level to holding significant positions, I have always sought to serve...