Hyderabad, Jan. 26 -- Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy has reportedly expressed dissatisfaction regarding the Padma Awards 2025, stating that the central government has insulted the people of Telangana by not considering the names of eminent personalities proposed by the state.

In a meeting with ministers, he highlighted that only two individuals from Telangana received awards: Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in medicine, and Manda Krishna Madiga, who received the Padma Shri for public affairs.

The chief minister pointed out that prominent figures such as Balladeer Gaddar (nominated posthumously for Padma Vibhushan), renowned educationist Chukka Ramaiah (for Padma Bhushan), poet Andesri (for Padma Bhu...