Which prominent Hindi writer, awarded the Padma Shri, returned his award in protest against the suspension of democracy during Emergency?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Fanishwarnath Renu
Hindi writer Fanishwarnath Renu (Padma Shri), along with Kannada writer Shivarama Karanth (Padma Bhushan), returned his award in protest against the suspension of democracy.
NCERT (2025-26): “Consequences … Many journalists were arrested for writing against the Emergency. Many underground newsletters and leaflets were published to bypass censorship. Kannada writer Shivarama Karanth, awarded with Padma Bhushan, and Hindi writer Fanishwarnath Renu, awarded with Padma Shri, returned their awards in protest against the suspension of democracy.” |