India has conferred its 2026 Padma Awards on 133 distinguished individuals in the fields of art, literature, and social service. Among them, only five recipients are from the Muslim community, whose contributions have been described as remarkable yet numerically limited. The list includes South Indian film icon Mammootty, who received the Padma Bhushan, and artists such as Rajasthan’s Gaffaruddin Mewati Yogi and Gujarat’s Haji Bhai Kasam Bhai, who were honored with the Padma Shri for preserving regional art and culture.
The report highlights that despite Muslims comprising around 15 percent of India’s population, their representation among awardees remains minimal. This imbalance raises questions about inclusivity in national recognition, especially amid broader social tensions and reports of violence against minorities. The article argues that national honors should reflect the country’s diversity and inclusive spirit.
It further suggests that the limited Muslim representation may indicate institutional indifference and calls for a more equitable approach to recognizing talent across communities to strengthen social cohesion and public trust in state institutions.
বিশেষ প্রতিনিধি, কলকাতা প্রকাশ : ৩১ জানুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১০: ৩১আপডেট : ৩১ জানুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১০: ৪২ বিশেষ প্রতিনিধি, কলকাতা ভারতে চলতি বছর শিল্প, সাহিত্য ও সমাজসেবার ক্ষেত্রে মোট ১৩৩ জন কৃতী ব্যক্তিত্বকে পদ্ম নাগরিক সম্মানে ভূষিত করা হয়েছে, যার মধ্যে মুসলিম
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