For 'outstanding vision', Bhutan dedicates one of 108 stupas to PM Modi
Bhutan has dedicated one of 108 newly erected stupas to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to honor his vision and the friendship between the two nations. The ceremony took place in the Gelephu Mindfulness City near the Indian border.
Why it matters
Underscores the strong diplomatic and cultural ties between India and Bhutan, reflecting strategic regional cooperation.
NEW DELHI: Minister of parliamentary affairs Kiren Rijiju described as a huge honour Bhutan's decision to dedicate a stupa to PM Narendra Modi for his "outstanding vision and commitment to friendship between India and Bhutan".The stupa dedicated to Modi is one of the 108 stupas that thousands of volunteers erected in a single day, each 15m tall and separated by 108m on an 11.7km stretch along the Aie (Mau) river within Gelephu Mindfulness City near the border with Assam.
Also covering this story
One other newsroom covered this event. We read that version too.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in