{"id":314708,"date":"2019-08-18T11:12:13","date_gmt":"2019-08-18T11:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tehelka.com\/?p=314708"},"modified":"2019-08-18T11:12:13","modified_gmt":"2019-08-18T11:12:13","slug":"pm-modi-concludes-his-two-day-bhutan-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/pm-modi-concludes-his-two-day-bhutan-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi concludes his two-day Bhutan visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-314709 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/tehelka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/PM-Modi-bhutan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"722\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/media\/2019\/08\/PM-Modi-bhutan.jpg 722w, https:\/\/tehelka.com\/media\/2019\/08\/PM-Modi-bhutan-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tehelka.com\/media\/2019\/08\/PM-Modi-bhutan-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/tehelka.com\/media\/2019\/08\/PM-Modi-bhutan-696x484.jpg 696w, https:\/\/tehelka.com\/media\/2019\/08\/PM-Modi-bhutan-604x420.jpg 604w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted by dignitaries, as he emplaned for Delhi after concluding the two-day Bhutan visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">PM Modi thanked Bhutan for a memorable visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThank you Bhutan! It was a memorable visit. The affection I have received from the people of this wonderful nation can never be forgotten. There were many programmes which I had the honour of taking part in. The outcomes of the visit will enhance bilateral ties,\u201d Modi said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">He also thanked the people and Government of Bhutan for the warm welcome and hospitality during this visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Earlier in the day, PM Modi addressed the students at the Royal University and asked them to work hard and take the Himalayan nation to great heights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;There is no better time to be young than now,&#8221; PM Modi told the students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cYes, we have challenges. But for every challenge, we have young minds to find innovative solutions to overcome them. Let no limitation constrain you. I want to tell you all- there is no better time to be young than now,\u201d PM Modi said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;As Bhutan soars high in its endeavours, your 1.3 billion Indian friends will not just look on and cheer you with pride and happiness. They will partner you, share with you and learn from you,&#8221; he said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cThe world today offers more opportunities than ever before. You have the power and potential to do extra-ordinary things, which will impact generations to come. Find your real calling and pursue it with full passion,\u201d Modi added.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Recalling a Facebook post of Prime Minister Dr Tshering in which he mentioned about Exam Warriors \u2014 a book written by PM Modi to advise youngsters about how to face exams without stress, Modi said that post touched his heart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cCan I tell you something? Much of what I wrote in Exam Warriors is influenced by the teachings of Lord Buddha, especially the importance of positivity, overcoming fear and living in oneness, be it with the present moment or with Mother Nature,\u201d Modi said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Modi further said, \u201cBhutan has understood the spirit of harmony, togetherness and compassion. This very spirit radiated from the adorable children who lined the streets to welcome me yesterday. I will always remember their smiles.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Modi also paid his respects at the National Memorial Chorten, a revered monument honouring the late Third Druk Gyalpo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cA heartfelt tribute. PM @narendramodi pays his respects at the National Memorial Chorten in Thimphu, a revered monument honoring the late Third Druk Gyalpo,\u201d Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted by dignitaries, as he emplaned for Delhi after concluding the two-day Bhutan visit. PM Modi thanked Bhutan for a memorable visit. \u201cThank you Bhutan! It was a memorable visit. The affection I have received from the people of this wonderful nation can never be forgotten. 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