Naveen Patnaik's Sister & Author Gita Mehta Declines Padma Shri to Avoid Pre-Poll 'Embarrassment'

In statement, Gita Mehta said the award may end up embarrassing both her and the government months before elections.

from Top India News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2FPUSvS
In statement, Gita Mehta said the award may end up embarrassing both her and the government months before elections.