Facebook · May 31, 2026
Claim about MS Dhoni breaking protocol with the President is unsubstantiated.
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The claim asserts that MS Dhoni is the only person who could break protocol and shake hands with the President when receiving an award. While it is true that national awards are presented at Rashtrapati Bhavan and that there are protocols to be followed [2][3][5][8][1][4][5], the specific assertion about MS Dhoni being the sole exception to these rules is not supported by the provided references.
The references discuss award ceremonies and protocols, including instances where protocols might be breached or questioned. For example, actor Saurabh Shukla recalled breaching protocol while receiving an award [1].
Another reference mentions that winners of the National Film Awards expressed surprise at a departure from tradition regarding the President presenting awards, indicating that protocols can be altered or questioned [4]. There is no information in the provided context that singles out MS Dhoni as the only individual permitted to break protocol by shaking hands with the President.
The claim appears to be an anecdotal or speculative statement without factual backing from the provided sources. [1][2][3]