# Padma Bhushan ‘at the very least’ for Gyanesh Kumar: Bengal BJP leader's remark fuels ongoing row

> West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya said CEC Gyanesh Kumar deserved a Padma Bhushan "at the very least".

- Published: 2026-09-30T06:31:52.167Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T06:31:52.167Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Samik Bhattacharya, West Bengal BJP

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- 2026-09-30T06:31:52.167Z - Hindustan Times: [Padma Bhushan ‘at the very least’ for Gyanesh Kumar: Bengal BJP leader's remark fuels ongoing row](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/padma-bhushan-at-the-very-least-for-gyanesh-kumar-bengal-bjps-call-fuels-ongoing-row-opposition-swipe-101790744200319.html)

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