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On the morning of 21st May, Shri Narendra Modi addressed a special assembly session in the Gujarat State Legislative Assembly, before tendering his resignation from the post of Gujarat Chief Minister. Shri Modi, who was appointed as the Prime Minister of India a day prior, will also resign as a member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly.

Speaking on the occasion, which also witnessed a farewell for him by the Assembly members, Shri Modi affirmed of how for him MLAs had always been the most important since they reflected the people’s voice. Encouraging his team of MLAs to continue performing excellently, Shri Modi said that Gujarat’s rapid and unstopped development, even in his absence, would be his true success and the hallmark of the State’s success story. He further affirmed that he had complete faith in his team for this.

Calling for the need to institutionalize ideas within the institutional framework, Shri Modi asserted that this would ensure speedy development for the Nation.

Shri Narendra Modi addresses special assembly session

Shri Modi also thanked the Assembly members for their good wishes and said that these were his strength and source of encouragement to work for the Nation. He also stated that despite him not speaking much in the past Assembly sessions of the State, he was glad that he could listen to every member and address their concerns. “I may not have spoken much in the House but I made it a point to hear each and every member also on the opposition,” said Shri Modi.

Speaking on the occasion, Gujarat Assembly speaker Shri Vajubhai Vala expressed keenness on the replication of the Gujarat model across the Nation, and affirmed of complete support from Gujarat towards this. He also spoke of the strong association shared between Shri Modi and Shri Shankersinh Vaghela, whereby both were Swayamsevaks from the Sangh and shared similar roots.

Shri Narendra Modi addresses special assembly session

Recalling the political fervour during early days, Leader of Opposition Shri Shankersinh Vaghela commended Shri Modi’s resolute spirit to live for the country and single-mindedly work for its progress. He spoke of how the BJP’s magnificent rise from being a party with merely 2 seats in 1984 to emerging as the single party with 284 seats in 2014, was predominantly due to Shri Modi’s promising efforts for the people and the Nation.

Finance Minister Shri Nitin Patel spoke of the revolutionary initiatives taken by Shri Modi for the development of the state and the welfare of its people, and also stated of how the Nation was keenly looking forward to imbibing the innovative and effective initiatives of Shri Modi.

Shri Narendra Modi addresses special assembly session

Revenue Minister Smt. Anandiben Patel applauded the decision-making ability and foresightedness of Shri Modi and spoke of how, previously defunct sectors like textiles, got a revival and other fledgling sectors got a major boost, under Shri Modi’s able leadership.

Shri Amit Shah said that under the BJP’s rule, and under the stellar leadership of Shri Modi, development has reached every corner of the society. With special emphasis on villages, agriculture, education and health, and due importance given to the development of the tribal community and the Dalits, the State had emerged as a model state, with a good law and order scenario that ensured the safety and security of every citizen. He also stated that under the Prime Ministership of Shri Modi, the Nation’s Federal structure will get a new dimension with his concept of Team India, and the country will reach the pedestal of Vishwa Guru.

Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama recalled Shri Modi’s steadfast determination to serve the society during his early days as an organisation worker and conveyed good wishes so that he may successfully replicate Gujarat’s success story for India too.


Gujarat MLA Shri Balvantsinh Rajput conveyed his best wishes and stated that he looked forward to India prospering the same way as Gujarat, under the leadership of Shri Modi.

NCP MLA Shri Jayant Patel also spoke on the occasion.

Shri Narendra Modi addresses special assembly session

Shri Narendra Modi addresses special assembly session

Shri Narendra Modi addresses special assembly session

Shri Narendra Modi addresses special assembly session

Shri Narendra Modi addresses special assembly session

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List of Highest National Honours and Global Awards Conferred on PM Narendra Modi
July 09, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred highest civilian honours by several nations. These recognitions are a reflection of PM Modi’s leadership and vision which has strengthened India’s emergence on the global stage. It also reflects India’s growing ties with countries around the world.

Let us have a look at awards bestowed on PM Modi in the last ten years.

Awards Conferred by Countries:

1. In April 2016, during his visit to Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Saudi Arabia's highest civilian honour- the King Abdulaziz Sash. The Prime Minister was conferred the prestigious award by King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

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2. The same year, PM Modi was bestowed upon the State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan – the highest civilian honor of Afghanistan.

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3. In the year 2018, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a historic visit to Palestine, he was awarded the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine Award. This is the highest honour of Palestine awarded to foreign dignitaries.

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4. In 2019, the Prime Minster was awarded the Order of Zayed Award. This is the highest civilian honour of the United Arab Emirates.

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5. Russia conferred Prime Minister Modi with their highest civilian honour - the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle in 2019. The PM received the award during his visit to Moscow in July 2024..

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6. Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin- the highest honour of the Maldives awarded to foreign dignitaries was presented to PM Modi in 2019.

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7. PM Modi received the prestigious King Hamad Order of the Renaissance in 2019. The honour was conferred by Bahrain.

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8. Legion of Merit by the US Government, the award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements was conferred on PM Modi in 2020.

9. Bhutan honoured PM Modi with the highest civilian decoration, Order of the Druk Gyalpo in December 2021. PM Modi received the award during his visit to Bhutan in March 2024

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10. During his visit to Papua New Guinea in 2023, PM Modi was conferred with Ebakl Award by the President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. of the Republic of Palau

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11. PM Narendra Modi has also been conferred the highest honour of Fiji, Companion of the Order of Fiji in recognition of his global leadership. The award was conferred by PM Sitiveni Rabuka of Fiji.

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12. Governor General of Papua New Guinea, Sir Bob Dadae conferred PM Modi with Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu. It is the highest honour of Papua New Guinea.

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 13. In June 2023, President Abdel Fattah El-sisi conferred Prime Minister Modi with the highest state honour of Egypt, the 'Order of Nile.'

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 14. On 13th July 2023, PM Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest award in France by President Emmanuel Macron.

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 15. On 25th August 2023, PM Modi was conferred with 'The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour' by President Katerina Sakellaropoulou of Greece.

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16. Dominica honoured PM Modi with the ‘Dominica Award of Honour.’ It was presented to PM Modi by President Sylvanie Burton of Dominica during the Prime Minister's visit to Guyana in November 2024.

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17. Nigeria honoured PM Modi with 'The Grand Commander of The Order of the Niger' during his visit in November 2024. It was presented to him by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria.

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18. Guyana honoured PM Modi with the ‘The Order of Excellence’ during the Prime Minister's visit in November 2024. It was presented to him by President Dr. Irfaan Ali.

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19. PM Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados announced her government’s decision to honour PM Modi with the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados Award during the Prime Minister's visit to Guyana in November 2024. MoS Pabitra Margherita Ji received the award on behalf of PM from President Dame Sandra Mason of Barbados on 06th March 2025.

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20. In December 2024, PM Modi was conferred the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Order by His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah.

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21During PM Modi's visit to Mauritius in March 2025, President Dharambeer Gokhool conferred PM Modi with the Highest National Award of Mauritius, 'The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean'.

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22. During PM Modi's visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake conferred PM Modi with the highest Sri Lankan honour, the 'Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana' award.

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23) PM Modi was conferred the 'Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III' of Cyprus during his visit in June 2025. It was bestowed upon PM Modi by President Nikos Christodoulides.

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24) PM Modi was conferred ‘The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’ during his visit in July 2025. It was bestowed upon PM Modi by President John Dramani Mahama.

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25) PM Modi was conferred ‘The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago’ during his visit in July 2025. It was bestowed upon PM Modi by President Christine Kangaloo.

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26) PM Modi has been conferred with ‘The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross’ during his visit to Brazil in July 2025. It was bestowed upon PM Modi by President Lula.

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Apart from the highest civilian honours, PM Modi has also been conferred with several awards by prestigious organisations across the globe.

1. Seoul Peace Prize: It is awarded biennially to those individuals by Seoul Peace Prize Cultural Foundation who have made their mark through contributions to the harmony of mankind, reconciliation between nations and to world peace. Prime Minister Modi was conferred prestigious award in 2018.

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2. United Nations Champions of The Earth Award: This is UN’s highest environmental honour. In 2018, the UN recognized PM Modi for his bold environmental leadership on the global stage.

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3. First-ever Philip Kotler Presidential Award was given to Prime Minister Modi in 2019. This award is offered annually to the leader of a nation. The citation of the award said that PM Modi was selected for his “outstanding leadership for the nation”.

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4. In 2019, PM Modi was conferred the ‘Global Goalkeeper’ Award by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. PM Modi dedicated the award to those Indians who transformed the Swachh Bharat campaign into a “people’s movement” and accorded topmost priority to cleanliness in their day-to-day lives.

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5. In 2021, Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award by the Cambridge Energy Research Associates CERA was bestowed on PM Modi. The award recognizes the commitment of leadership towards the future of global energy and environment.