Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he was conferred with the 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia', the highest civilian honour of the Republic of Indonesia. In a post on the social media platform X, Rajnath Singh called the recognition a resounding endorsement of the Prime Minister's visionary leadership.
What Is The Bintang Adipurna Honour
The Bintang Adipurna is considered the highest civilian award conferred by the Republic of Indonesia. It is typically given to a domestic or foreign personality for exceptional contribution and leadership. PM Modi receiving this honour also points to deepening diplomatic and strategic ties between India and Indonesia. Rajnath Singh described the award as an exceptional honour and linked it directly to the Prime Minister's global standing.
Part Of A String Of Recent International Honours
This is not the first time PM Modi has received a country's highest civilian honour. According to news reports, he was earlier conferred Slovakia's highest civilian honour, a moment marked by congratulations from Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and several BJP leaders. Separately, PM Modi recently became India's longest continuously serving democratically elected Prime Minister, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru's roughly 72 year old record, an occasion that drew congratulatory messages from leaders in India and abroad. Seen together, the Indonesian honour adds to a pattern of recognitions that have reinforced the Prime Minister's international profile in recent weeks.
Public Reaction To Rajnath Singh's Post
Reactions to Rajnath Singh's post on X were mixed. Many users congratulated the Prime Minister and called the honour a proud moment for the country, while some others used the post to raise concerns about domestic issues such as inflation and corruption.
