<p>Expressing happiness over Padma Awards being conferred on 8 distinguished Kannadigas from different walks of life, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said it shows the bountiful talent that Karnataka has.</p>.<p>He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre for picking people, who have made rich contribution to the nation without any expectations, for the award.</p>.<p>"Eight persons from Karnataka-including former CM S M Krishna, social worker Sudha Murty and noted Kannada litterateur Prof S L Byrappa have been selected for Padma awards. The selection of eight persons from Karnataka shows the bountiful talents that Karnataka has. The government will like to congratulate everyone," Bommai said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/state/top-karnataka-stories/eight-personalities-from-karnataka-bag-padma-award-1184718.html" target="_blank">Eight personalities from Karnataka bag Padma award</a></strong></p>.<p>Speaking to reporters here, he said the Modi government has picked people who have made rich contribution to the nation without any expectations and never cried for any publicity.</p>.<p>The Prime Minister and the Union government have given more preference to the achievements than other things while selecting them for the prestigious Padma awards, he added. </p>.<p>S M Krishna has been conferred with Padma Vibhushan for Public Affairs, S L Bhyrappa and Sudha Murty have been conferred with Padma Bhushan in Literature & Education, and Social Work respectively. Other eminent people are K V Dudekula (Science and Engineering), Rani Machaiah (Art), N P Munivenkatappa (Art), Rasheed Ahmed Quadri (Art) and S Subbaraman (Archaeology).</p>.<p>Bommai on the Republic Day called on the people to dedicate themselves for the Constitution, follow it and vow for the progress of nation.</p>.<p>Speaking after paying tributes to the martyrs at National War Memorial here, he said India has emerged as a super power and it has a rich heritage and a separate and unique features. "Our country is modern and progressive and humane and is marching forward with the theme of <em>Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikas, Sab Ka Prayas</em>," he added.</p>
<p>Expressing happiness over Padma Awards being conferred on 8 distinguished Kannadigas from different walks of life, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said it shows the bountiful talent that Karnataka has.</p>.<p>He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre for picking people, who have made rich contribution to the nation without any expectations, for the award.</p>.<p>"Eight persons from Karnataka-including former CM S M Krishna, social worker Sudha Murty and noted Kannada litterateur Prof S L Byrappa have been selected for Padma awards. The selection of eight persons from Karnataka shows the bountiful talents that Karnataka has. The government will like to congratulate everyone," Bommai said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/state/top-karnataka-stories/eight-personalities-from-karnataka-bag-padma-award-1184718.html" target="_blank">Eight personalities from Karnataka bag Padma award</a></strong></p>.<p>Speaking to reporters here, he said the Modi government has picked people who have made rich contribution to the nation without any expectations and never cried for any publicity.</p>.<p>The Prime Minister and the Union government have given more preference to the achievements than other things while selecting them for the prestigious Padma awards, he added. </p>.<p>S M Krishna has been conferred with Padma Vibhushan for Public Affairs, S L Bhyrappa and Sudha Murty have been conferred with Padma Bhushan in Literature & Education, and Social Work respectively. Other eminent people are K V Dudekula (Science and Engineering), Rani Machaiah (Art), N P Munivenkatappa (Art), Rasheed Ahmed Quadri (Art) and S Subbaraman (Archaeology).</p>.<p>Bommai on the Republic Day called on the people to dedicate themselves for the Constitution, follow it and vow for the progress of nation.</p>.<p>Speaking after paying tributes to the martyrs at National War Memorial here, he said India has emerged as a super power and it has a rich heritage and a separate and unique features. "Our country is modern and progressive and humane and is marching forward with the theme of <em>Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikas, Sab Ka Prayas</em>," he added.</p>