On the eve of Republic Day, the Centre announced the Padma Awards. 06 Padma Vibhushans, 09 Padma Bhushan, and 91 Padma Shris were among the 106 Padma awards. 19 of the honorees are female. Former Samajwadi Party chairman Mulayam Singh Yadav will be awarded the Padma Vibhushan in the category of public affairs posthumously. The President bestows these honours during ceremonial festivities held in Rashtrapati Bhawan in March and April of each year.