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Bhutan Consecrates 108 Stupas In Gelephu, Dedicates One To PM Modi
Bhutan dedicates one of 108 consecrated stupas to PM Modi.
Context
What happened: Bhutan consecrated 108 stupas in Gelephu and dedicated one, Jangchub Chorten number 76, to PM Modi. Union minister Kiren Rijiju represented India and unveiled a plaque alongside the Bhutanese king.
Key numbers: 108 stupas consecrated; Chorten number 76 dedicated to PM Modi.
Why it matters: The ceremony and dedication were presented as a mark of India-Bhutan ties, with an Indian union minister attending in person.
What changed
Bhutan consecrated 108 stupas in Gelephu and dedicated one, Jangchub Chorten number 76, to PM Modi. Union minister Kiren Rijiju represented India and unveiled a plaque alongside the Bhutanese king.
Why it matters
The ceremony and dedication were presented as a mark of India-Bhutan ties, with an Indian union minister attending in person.