PM Modi receives Indonesia's highest civilian honor in Jakarta
On July 7, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Bintang Adipurna, Indonesia's highest civilian honor, by President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta for strengthening bilateral ties. The award, instituted in 1959, recognizes exceptional service to Indonesia's unity and prosperity. Modi dedicated it to the people of India. The Congress party criticized Modi, noting Jawaharlal Nehru had received the same award posthumously. This marks Modi's 35th international honor since 2016, with recent awards from Sweden, Norway, Slovakia, and Seychelles, the latter sparking controversy over certificate errors.
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PM Modi's 35 international honours, at a glance
On July 7, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia', the highest civilian honor of Indonesia, during a two-day visit to Jakarta. This marked his 35th state honor since 2016, and the fifth award within two months, following honors from Sweden (May 17), Norway (May 18), Slovakia (June 15), and the Seychelles (June 28). The Seychelles award, 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon', sparked controversy due to spelling errors in the certificate, which critics alleged was AI-generated or hastily instituted. The Seychelles Foreign Ministry issued a statement on July 2, 2026, confirming the award's authenticity, explaining that the circulated image was a pre-final draft with typographical errors created under a compressed timeline. The article includes a graphic listing all 35 honors conferred on PM Modi since 2016.
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On July 7, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia', the highest civilian honor of Indonesia, during a two-day visit to Jakarta. This marked his 35th state honor since 2016, and the fifth within two months, following awards from Sweden (May 17), Norway (May 18), Slovakia (June 15), and Seychelles (June 28). The Seychelles award, 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon', sparked controversy due to spelling errors in its certificate, which critics alleged was AI-generated and hastily created. The Seychelles Foreign Ministry issued a statement on July 2, 2026, confirming the award's legitimacy, explaining that the circulated image was a pre-final draft with errors, and expressing regret for the mistakes. The article includes a graphic listing all 35 honors.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.PM Modi’s 35 international honours, at a glance
On July 7, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia', Indonesia's highest civilian honor, during a two-day visit to Jakarta. This marks his 35th state honor since 2016 and the fifth in two months, following awards from Sweden, Norway, Slovakia, and the Seychelles. The article also covers a controversy over the Seychelles' 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' award, where critics pointed out spelling errors on the certificate and alleged it was AI-generated. The Seychelles Foreign Ministry confirmed the award's authenticity, explaining the certificate was a pre-final draft with errors made under a compressed timeline. The article includes a graphic listing all 35 honors.
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On July 7, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Indonesia's highest honor, the 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia' medal, by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta for strengthening bilateral ties. The Congress party, through leader Jairam Ramesh, criticized Modi, noting that India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had received the same award posthumously 'without having to wrangle it.' Modi stated the honor belongs to the people of India and reflects the historic ties between the two nations. The award, instituted in 1959, recognizes exceptional service to Indonesia's unity and prosperity.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia, the country's highest civilian honor, by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Istana Merdeka Presidential Palace in Jakarta on July 7, 2026. The award recognizes Modi's leadership in strengthening India-Indonesia relations and furthering Indonesia's unity, continuity, and prosperity. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the honor as a tribute to the India-Indonesia friendship, while External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said it reflects Modi's efforts to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and stronger India-ASEAN ties. Modi dedicated the award to the people of India and the enduring bonds between the two nations. The article also notes a parallel development: India and Indonesia expanding defense ties, including the supply of BrahMos missiles.
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