Times of India | Noted poet Jayanta Mahapatra returns Padma Shri Times of India BHUBANESWAR: Noted poet Jayanta Mahapatra returned Padma Shri as a mark of protest against growing 'moral asymmetry' in the country. In a letter to President Pranab Mukherjee, Mahapatra wrote, "Mine is a small, insignificant step. But it is my personal ... Intolerance protest: Poet Jayanta Mahapatra wishes to return Padma Shri Poet Jayanta Mahapatra wishes to return Padma Shri Odisha poet Dr Jayanta Mahapatra returns his Padma Shri award in protest ... |