Indrajeet Rai, the Executive Editor of ABP News, was honored with the 11th International Bharat Gaurav Award. He received this award for his remarkable contribution to forensic journalism. The award ceremony was held in the Senate (Parliament) of France. Indrajeet is the first forensic journalist from India and the longest-serving forensic journalist in the world. Along with Indrajeet Rai, other honorees included Padma Bhushan recipient Shri Kamlesh D. Patel, Padma Shri recipient Shri Sudhir Shah, Mrs. Batul Begum who was honored with the Nari Shakti Award by President Ramnath Kovind, Shri Manish Tripathi who designs clothes for Ramlala in Ayodhya, and National Film Award winner Annu Kapoor, among others. In addition, Indians living in 18 countries who have brought pride to themselves and their country on the international stage were also honored.
Indrajeet Rai received this honor from Dr. Dominique Théophile, French MP Frédéric Buval, and Shri Suresh Mishra. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the French government, MPs, and numerous dignitaries, including officials from the Indian Embassy. This award is given annually by the Bhartiya Sanskriti Sansthan.
During the ceremony, officials from the Indian Embassy congratulated the awardees and highlighted the historical relations between India and France. Dr. Dominique Théophile, Vice President of the French Parliament, stated that the world acknowledges the talent of Indians and the people of France, and both nations’ citizens are continuously working for the betterment of the world. Shri Suresh Mishra, congratulating everyone, said that Indians have succeeded in proving their capabilities globally, and this honor is a way to salute their success.
