Bhutan dedicates Buddhist stupa to PM Modi; Rijiju calls it ‘huge honour’ for India
Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has dedicated a sacred Buddhist stupa to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to honor his role in strengthening bilateral ties. The ceremony took place in Gelephu Mindfulness City during the consecration of 108 stupas.
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This gesture underscores the strong diplomatic and spiritual relationship between India and Bhutan.
NEW DELHI: Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has dedicated a sacred Buddhist stupa to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recognising his contribution to strengthening friendship between the two countries. The dedication of Stupa number 76 took place during a ceremony to raise and consecrate 108 stupas in Gelephu Mindfulness City on Sunday.According to news agency ANI, Union minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju represented India at the ceremony and expressed gratitude to Bhutan for the gesture, describing it as a "huge honour for India". He also conveyed gratitude on behalf of Prime Minister Modi to the Bhutanese King.In a post on X, Rijiju said, "It's a huge honour for India that very sacred stupa 76 is dedicated to Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi ji for his outstanding vision and commitment to friendship between India and Bhutan.
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