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Seychelles ‘created’ a new award not for PM Modi, but due to its own domestic politics: Read why the outrage in India is stupid
Several critics claimed that the distinction had been specially created to honour PM Modi during his visit, implying that the Seychelles government had hurriedly introduced a new award solely for the Indian Prime Minister. However, this is not true.
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The Guardian
· Jul 3, 2026
‘Give him any award, and he’ll come running’: Narendra Modi racks up honours on overseas trips
Indian prime minister has a habit of collecting awards on his travels, some as their first and only recipientAs Narendra Modi touched down in Seychelles over the weekend, the archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean swiftly bestowed one of its “highest” honours upon the Indian prime minister.Modi beamed as he accepted the Guardian of the Blue Horizon award from Patrick Herminie, the Seychelles president, complete with a trophy and certificate. Continue reading...
UrduPoint
· Jul 4, 2026
First and only: Modi’s habit of collecting overseas awards triggers controversy in India
First and only: Modi’s habit of collecting overseas awards triggers controversy in India
Latestly.com
· Jun 28, 2026
Congress Attacks BJP As ‘Repubblic of Seycheeles’ Typo on PM Narendra Modi’s Seychelles Award Certificate Sparks Row
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Seychelles' highest honorary title, 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon,' by President Patrick Herminie. However, the BJP faced online trolling after sharing a certificate that misspelled Republic as 'Repubblic.' The typo sparked political criticism, with Congress leader Supriya Shrinate questioning the award while the official honour remains unchanged.
The Tribune
· Jun 29, 2026
‘Steering the climate tide’: Why PM Modi received Seychelles’ ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first recipient of Seychelles' newly instituted Guardian of the Blue Horizon Presidential Distinction for his climate leadership. PM Modi dedicated the honour to nations fighting climate change, reaffirming India's commitment to global environmental sustainability through initiatives like Mission LiFE and the International Solar Alliance.
India Today
· Jun 28, 2026
PM Modi awarded Seychelles' highest honour for environmental leadership
PM Modi awarded Seychelles' highest honour for environmental leadership
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