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The letter dated November 6, addressed to President Pranab Mukherjee, reads, "It is with much regret that I am, with this letter returning the award of Padma Bhushan that I had the
privilege of receiving in 1986.....My returning it to you, for whom I have much respect and admiration, is an expression of my concern at the currently prevailing socio-politico in situation
in the country."