EPS congratulates Padma awardees Ajith Kumar and R Ashwin

CHENNAI: Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami congratulated cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin and actor Ajith Kumar on Sunday, who were selected for the country’s highest civilian awards.

In a post on the microblogging platform X, Palaniswami shared a picture of Ajith Kumar receiving an award from former Chief Minister and late AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa and wished him on being selected for the Padma Bhushan. “Heartfelt congratulations to my beloved brother, who has made his mark in various fields such as art, sports, and drone design. I wish you continued success and hope you achieve many more feats, bringing even more glory to our state and country,” said Palaniswami.

In another post, he congratulated cricketer Ashwin, who hung his boots in the midst of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia for excelling in sports and emerging as one of the greatest cricketers. He wished him on receiving the Padma Shri award and praised his contributions. Ashwin has brought laurels to the State and the country, Palaniswami said in the social media post.

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