In the wake of an array of prominent writers and artists returning their awards to protest against rising intolerance in the country, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said that prestigious awards “are a public recognition, of talent, merit and hard work, by peers and leaders in the profession” and that “such awards should be cherished and valued by those who receive them.”<br /><br /><br />Connect with us on Social platform at: https://www.facebook.com/Inkhabar<br />Connect with us on Social platform at: https://twitter.com/Inkhabar<br />Subscribe to our You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/itvnewsindia<br />http://www.inkhabar.com/
