Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's sister Gita Mehta declines Padma Shri, author says timing may be 'misconstrued' with polls on horizon

In a statement, Gita Mehta said she is deeply honoured to be a recipient of a Padma Shri, but declined the offer as "there is a general election looming and timing might be misconstrued, causing embarrassment both to the government and me, which I would regret."

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