Sadhvi Rithambara known for hate speech receives Padma Bhushan

A right-wing religious leader, Sadhvi Rithambara well known for controversial speeches against religious minorities has been awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan in the category of social work on Sunday, January 26.

She was awarded by



the President of India on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day celebrations. She is among the 19 Padma Bhushan winners this year.

Rithambara is the founder-chairperson of Durga Vahini, the women’s wing of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP).