Ram Rahim had most recommendations for 2017 Padma awards
The leader of spiritual organisation Dera Sacha Sauda, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, had received the maximum number of recommendations on a centralised web portal for various Padma Awards 2017. He had received a total of 4,203 recommendations. Out of those who were recommended and finally received an award, Shri Sadhu Meher had received the most recommendations at 13. 