Spiritual leader declines Padma Shri, writes to PM Modi
Spiritual leader Siddheshwar Swami has written to PM Narendra Modi refusing to accept the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, conferred upon him on Thursday. In his letter, Swami wrote that he was a 'sanyasi' and had little interest in awards. Also known as the 'Walking God of North Karnataka', Swami was awarded the Padma Shri for his spirituality. 