'Deeply touched': PM Modi thanks Bhutan King for dedicating sacred stupa in his honour

NewsIndia News'Deeply touched': PM Modi thanks Bhutan King for dedicating sacred stupa in his honour 'Deeply touched': PM Modi thanks Bhutan King for dedicating sacred stupa in his honour Edited by Aryan Singh / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Nov 03, 2026, 23:25 IST NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck after a sacred Buddhist stupa was dedicated to him in Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan.In a social media post, PM Modi said he was "deeply touched" by the special gesture of warmth and generosity shown by the King and the people of Bhutan, adding that he accepted the honour with gratitude on behalf of the people of India.He described the Jangchub Chorten as an enduring symbol of the shared spiritual and civilisational heritage and friendship between the two countries.In a separate social media post, the Bhutanese King said the 76th Stupa was dedicated to Prime Minister Modi on November 1, after 108 stupas were raised in Gelephu Mindfulness City.King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, along with India's Union minister for parliamentary affairs Kiren Rijiju, unveiled a plaque dedicating the stupa to Modi.The King said the dedication was an enduring symbol of his "profound appreciation" for PM Modi's unwavering commitment and India's steadfast support for the realisation of his vision for Gelephu Mindfulness City.Join conversation InsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig Development The 108 Jangchub Chortens form part of Bhutan's effort to highlight its Buddhist heritage and spiritual identity through the Gelephu Mindfulness City project.

The dedication of the 76th stupa to PM Modi adds a diplomatic dimension to the initiative, reflecting the close relationship between the two neighbouring countries. The gesture also underscores Bhutan's appreciation of India's support for its development ambitions and the enduring cultural and spiritual links between the two nations.

Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app. Aryan Singh is a journalist with The Times of India, covering breaking news, defence and global conflicts. An alumnus of the IIMC, he tracks the people, weapons and geopolitics behind the headlines, with a focus on India’s national security, military affairs and conflicts shaping the world.

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