The ceremony recognised individuals who brought distinction to the district through their contributions to agriculture, public life, journalism, medicine and sports.
Former Union minister Sanjeev Balyan said the achievements of eminent personalities had shaped Muzaffarnagar’s identity and that recognising their contributions helped strengthen the district’s pride. MUZAFFARNAGAR: Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) president Chaudhary Naresh Tikait received the posthumous ‘Muzaffarnagar Gaurav Samman’ on behalf of his father and prominent farmer leader, Chaudhary Mahendra Singh Tikait, at an award ceremony organised by Media Centre Muzaffarnagar on Tuesday.
Naresh Tikait said recognising people who had dedicated their lives to society was a meaningful initiative, adding that their contributions and ideals would continue to inspire future generations. Several public representatives, journalists, doctors, lawyers and social workers were present at the event, said Anil Royal, president of the Media Centre. Besides Mahendra Singh Tikait, former Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Babu Narayan Singh and senior journalist Uttam Chand Sharma were honoured posthumously. Bijnor MP Chandan Singh Chauhan received the award on behalf of his grandfather, Babu Narayan Singh, while Sharma’s son-in-law, Ankur Dua, accepted the honour on his behalf. UP cabinet minister Anil Kumar and minister of state Kapil Dev Agarwal also attended the event and highlighted the importance of recognising contributions to society.