Writer and journalist P. Narayanan conferred with Padma Vibhushan

P. Narayanan, 90-year-old seasoned writer and writer from Idukki, has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, recognising his contributions to the tract of lit and education.

Mr. Narayanan is the co-founder and main exertion of the Janmabhoomi daily. A salient Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) person successful the State, helium antecedently served arsenic the State organisational wide caput and was a subordinate of the nationalist enforcement committee of the Bhartiya Jana Sangh. His literate contributions see astir 10 archetypal books and the translation of implicit 100 works.

Responding to the announcement, Mr. Narayanan said Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan called him unexpectedly astatine 11.30 a.m. connected Sunday to pass him of the government’s decision.

“I judge this honour with the utmost respect for the country. My beingness has been afloat dedicated to the payment of the nation, and this designation makes my travel adjacent much meaningful,” said Mr. Narayanan.

Popularly known arsenic “Narayanji,” helium was calved connected May 28, 1936, successful Manakkad village, Thodupuzha. As a journalist, helium authored a file successful Janmabhoomi from 1999 to 2025, contributing implicit 1,200 pieces during that period.