Bhutan King dedicates sacred Stupa 76 to PM Modi, Rijiju calls it a huge honour for India

Bhutan: Union minister Kiren Rijiju expressed gratitude towards Bhutan after the King of Bhutan dedicated Stupa number 76 to PM Narendra Modi. Rijiju represented India at the ceremony for raising and consecrating 108 Stupas in Gelephu Mindfulness City.

In an X post, he wrote, "It's a huge honour for India that very sacred stupa 76 is dedicated to Hon'ble PM @narendramodi ji for his outstanding vision and commitment to friendship between India and Bhutan. On the auspicious occasion of Lhabab Duchen, joined the sacred ceremony in Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan, marking the raising and consecration of 108 stupas, accompanied by the blowing of Dungchens." "Paid my respects and offered prayers in the presence of His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, H.E. Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan & the people of Bhutan. A deeply meaningful spiritual occasion, reflecting Bhutan's rich Buddhist heritage and the enduring bonds of friendship between our two nations," he added.

According to the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Rijiju conveyed gratitude on behalf of PM Modi to the King of Bhutan for the gesture of dedicating a Stupa as part of the Project.