Modi honoured with Bhutan’s highest civilian award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the highest civilian award of Bhutan, Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo, on the occasion of the country’s National Day.

 “Overjoyed to hear His Majesty pronounce Your Excellency Modiji’s @narendramodi name for the highest civilian decoration, Order of the Druk Gyalpo,” said Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay Tshering in a tweet.

“HM highlighted all the unconditional friendship and support Modiji extended over the years and particularly during the pandemic. Much deserving! Congratulations from the people of Bhutan. In all interactions, seen Your Excellency as a great, spiritual human being. Looking forward to celebrating the honour in person.” the Prime Minister’s Office of Bhutan said in a statement on Facebook.

He also wished his fellow Bhutanese a happy 114th National Day, which honours His Majesty the First King of Bhutan, Druk Gyalpo Ugyen Wangchuck's coronation on December 17, 1907.