Russia's highest civilian award to PM Modi an honour for 140 crore Indians: Adityanath

Russia's highest civilian award to PM Modi an honour for 140 crore Indians: Adityanath

Russia's highest civilian award to PM Modi an honour for 140 crore Indians: Adityanath

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he was conferred Russia's highest civilian award, and said that it is an honour for 140 crore Indians.

In a post on X, Adityanath said, "The highest civilian honour, the 'Order of St. Andrew the Apostle', bestowed by the Russian Federation upon our Hon. PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, is an honour for 140 crore Bharatwasis."

"This esteemed recognition, reflecting the profound regard both countries have for one another, acknowledges his significant contribution to preserving the cherished friendship between Russia and India.