Ahmedabad, Saturday: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today met last Commonwealth Games gold medalist in rifle shooting Ms Lajja Goswami, hailing from Gujarat, and other members of her family.
She had brought the rifle worth Rs.6-lakh purchased from Switzerland with the help of Gujarat Government with which she subsequently won many medals in other games. Mr. Modi put his signature on the rifle and wished her many more success in future.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today shared glimpses from the Padma Awards ceremony.
The Prime Minister noted that the ceremony was filled with pride, gratitude, and inspiration as distinguished personalities from diverse fields were honoured for their exceptional contributions to society and the nation.
Shri Modi highlighted that India’s strength lies in such remarkable individuals whose work enriches our collective journey.
The Prime Minister posted on X in a series of tweets:
"Attended the Padma Awards ceremony today. The ceremony was filled with pride, gratitude and inspiration as distinguished personalities from diverse fields were honoured for their exceptional contributions to society and our nation.
@PadmaAwards"
Attended the Padma Awards ceremony today. The ceremony was filled with pride, gratitude and inspiration as distinguished personalities from diverse fields were honoured for their exceptional contributions to society and our nation.@PadmaAwards pic.twitter.com/aai7H47JKK
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 25, 2026
"India’s strength lies in such remarkable individuals whose work enriches our collective journey.
Here are some more glimpses from the Padma ceremony.
@PadmaAwards"
India’s strength lies in such remarkable individuals whose work enriches our collective journey.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 25, 2026
Here are some more glimpses from the Padma ceremony.@PadmaAwards pic.twitter.com/2pRVmYKxEI
"Every Padma awardee has had an inspiring life journey. The official Padma Awards Instagram page highlights some of their fascinating efforts. Do have a look.
instagram.com/padmaawards/"
Every Padma awardee has had an inspiring life journey. The official Padma Awards Instagram page highlights some of their fascinating efforts. Do have a look. https://t.co/5VNRTaK2IC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 25, 2026
