New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- Greetings and congratulations poured in from across the country for the recipients of the Padma Awards 2026, the highest civilian honours in India, following the Centre's announcement on the eve of Republic Day.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor took to X to celebrate Malayali awardees, expressing his joy and best wishes. He highlighted the significant presence of Keralites among the recipients, particularly noting the Padma Vibhushan awardees.

Listing the awardees, Tharoor wrote, "On the eve of Republic Day 2026, the Government of India's list of Padma Award recipients honoured several prominent Malayalis for their exceptional contributions across various fields."

He made a special mention of the three Padma Vibhushan a...