Over the past decade, leaders from opposition parties, regional stalwarts, and ideological rivals have featured prominently in the honours list.

Jan Shakti Janata Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav on Sunday called Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi a “cowardly leader” as he agreed with former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad’s statement against the senior Congress leader.

Bangladesh said on Sunday it was “surprised” and “shocked” that India had allowed fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to make a public address in New Delhi.