Noted historian from U'khand returns Padma Shri

November 02, 2015 20:25

Noted historian from Uttarakhand Shekhar Pathak today announced his decision to return Padma Shri in protest against what they call the "atmosphere of growing intolerance" in the country.

He is the second eminent personality from Uttarakhand to return his award after noted writer Nayantara Sehgal.

Announcing the decision at the ongoing 4th Nainital Film Festival which got underway in the tourist town today, Pathak said his move was in "protest against the atmosphere of growing intolernace in the country and the neglect of the Himalayan region".

He said being the son of the Himalayas returning the award was also his way of registering his protest against the "loot" of its resources.

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