NEW DELHI
National Democratic Alliance leaders are celebrating after Slovakia awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi its highest civilian honour. The Order of the White Double Cross was presented during his historic state visit to the Central European nation, marking a major milestone in global diplomacy.
Reacting to the news, prominent alliance leaders stated that this grand award belongs to every single Indian citizen. Union Minister Giriraj Singh noted that Slovakia is now the 33rd country to bestow its top national honor upon the Prime Minister. He emphasized that this recognition reflects India’s rising prestige and the growing global influence of its 1.5 billion people.
Other key leaders, including Chirag Paswan and Ramdas Athawale, echoed this pride. They stated that when a foreign nation honors the Prime Minister, it recognizes the entire country’s strength rather than just an individual. Observers highlighted that Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Slovakia, an event set to heavily boost economic and strategic ties between the two countries.
Local politicians and community leaders also praised the achievement, stating that the Prime Minister’s global credibility has never been stronger. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak added that the award proves the Prime Minister remains one of the world’s most popular leaders. Religious leaders joined the celebration too, with Maulana Qari Abrar Jamal calling it a golden era for India’s development as the entire world looks toward the nation for leadership.
