Ghulam Nabi Azad's Padma Award Reignites Congress-G-23 "Rebels" Spat
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Congress leaders Anand Sharma, Kapil Sibal and Raj Babbar congratulated Ghulam Nabi Azad for the honour
The Padma Bhushan for Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad has once again spotlighted the sharp divide within the party, with leaders of the "G-23" or group of 23 "rebels" and Gandhi family supporters sparring openly. Heartiest congratulations to Ghulam Nabi ji for well deserved recognition of his lifelong enriching contribution to public service and Parliamentary democracy. @ghulamnazad Ghulam Nabi Azad conferred Padam BhushanCongratulations bhaijanIronic that the Congress doesn't need his services when the nation recognises his contributions to public life Congratulations @ghulamnazad Sahab !You're like an elder brother and your impeccable public life & commitment to Gandhian ideals have always been an inspiration. The #PadmaBhushan is an ideal recognition of 5 decades of your meticulous service to the nation. Right thing to do. He wants to be Azad not Ghulam. https://t.co/iMWF00S9Ib In Jan 1973, the most powerful civil servant of our country was told he was being offered the Padma Vibhushan on his leaving the PMO. Here is PN Haksar's response to it. It is a classic, and worthy of emulation. pic.twitter.com/H1JVTvTyxe
Former Union Minister Anand Sharma is the latest Congress veteran to wish Ghulam Nabi Azad for being awarded the country's third highest honour.
"Heartiest congratulations to Ghulam Nabi ji for well deserved recognition of his lifelong enriching contribution to public service and Parliamentary democracy," Mr Sharma tweeted.
