09/03/2026
It may be one more accolade for you, but for us it is an achievement for a lifetime. It may be good news for you, but for us it is a headline that will stay in our hearts forever. It may be just another day for you, but for us it is truly a day of celebration.
This recognition is not merely for a person; it is for 40 years of hard work, integrity, vision, leadership, and mentorship. You have been, directly or indirectly, a Guru to almost all GI surgeons in this nation.
This Padma Shri is not yours alone, it belongs to all of us who had the privilege of learning from you. We feel blessed just to say that we are GI surgeons who know you.
Waiting for many more Padmas in the future, Peddayana…🙏
With deepest respect and love,
GV Rao Sir.