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Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside together with his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay in Bhutan.
PM Modi honored with Bhutan’s highest civilian award, Order of the Druk Gyalpo. Historic achievement as the primary overseas chief bestowed with this prestigious honor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made historical past on Friday by turning into the primary overseas Head of Authorities to be bestowed with Bhutan’s highest civilian honour. “Honoured to be conferred with the ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo’ Award by Bhutan. I dedicate it to 140 crore Indians,” PM Modi mentioned in a submit on X.
“Right this moment is a really huge day in my life, I’ve been conferred with Bhutan’s highest civilian honour. Each award is particular, however whenever you obtain an award from one other nation, this exhibits that each nations are transferring on the best path… I settle for this honour on the premise of each Indian and thanks for this,” he mentioned.
Honoured to be conferred with ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo’ Award by Bhutan. I dedicate it to 140 crore Indians. Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 22, 2024
As per rating and priority established, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo was instituted because the ornament for lifetime achievement and is the head of the dignity system in Bhutan, taking priority over all orders, decorations and medals, in keeping with the Prime Minister’s Workplace (PMO) mentioned. Since its establishment, the award has been conferred upon solely 4 eminent personalities. PM Modi is the primary overseas Head of Authorities to obtain Bhutan’s highest civilian honour.
Earlier recipients of the award embrace Royal Queen Grandmother Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck in 2008; Je Thrizur Tenzin Dendup (68th Je Khenpo of Bhutan) in 2008 and Je Khenpo Trulku Ngawang Jigme Choedra in 2018. Je Khenpo is the Chief Abbot of the Central Monastic Physique of Bhutan.
(With inputs from Shailendra Wangu)
