The correct answer is D. Arun Shourie.
Arun Shourie is an Indian author, politician, and former journalist. He is a former editor of the Indian Express and the Indian Review. He has also served as a minister in the government of India.
In 2014, Shourie was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award. However, he refused to accept the award, saying that he did not want to be associated with a government that he believed was corrupt and authoritarian.
Shekhar Naik is an Indian journalist and television news anchor. He is the managing editor of NDTV India.
Khushwant Singh was an Indian author, journalist, and politician. He was the author of several novels, short stories, and essays. He was also the editor of the Illustrated Weekly of India.
Ratan Thiyam is an Indian theatre director and playwright. He is the founder and artistic director of the Imphal Repertory Theatre.
All of these individuals are accomplished and respected in their respective fields. However, only Arun Shourie refused to accept the Padma Bhushan.