PM Narendra Modi today attended an event for return of idols. The event marked beginning of process of returning more than 200 stolen cultural objects back to India. The PM thanked US President Obama for having taken the decision to return the ancient treasures. Shri Modi added that such heritage too could prove to be a binding force in bilateral ties.
The Prime Minister remarked that people were attracted towards India for the country's ancient civilisation and wanted to see the rich history a place offers & the historical culture.
Have observed that many nations have returned cultural artefacts, when it came to their notice that such treasures are in their nation: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2016
For some, these artefacts may be measured in monetary terms but for us this is beyond that. It's a part of our culture & heritage: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2016
US Attorney General :Today we begin the process of returning more than 200 stolen cultural objects back to India pic.twitter.com/i9rqjZGlAS
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 6, 2016
Many tourists don't want to see only modern sites. They want to see the rich history a place offers & the historical culture: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2016
PM @narendramodi :Over the past 2 years, various countries have endeavored 2 return India's stolen cultural heritage pic.twitter.com/BjhYdRzid1
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 6, 2016
PM @narendramodi : I am grateful to President Obama for returning to us these treasures which join us to our past pic.twitter.com/PRTxihU475
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 6, 2016
PM @narendramodi : People are attracted to India for its ancient civilisation. We have towns dating back 5000 years pic.twitter.com/nCpiFCli4S
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 6, 2016
Both, governments and laws have become more alert on trafficking of cultural artefacts & are working to prevent it: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2016
PM @narendramodi :There treasures are to be enjoyed by the entire world. Technology can help us catch those indulging in illicit trafficking
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 6, 2016
PM: My gratitude to the US Govt for the sensitivity shown to India's heritage. This will evoke great respect among the people of India
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 6, 2016
From a bronze Ganesh to a Jain figure of Bahubali, here are pics of some of the returned cultural artifacts pic.twitter.com/k1BmSytUY4
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 6, 2016
