Overview

• On Guru Purnima, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta publicly described Modi as her guru and congratulated him on his swift five-nation tour that enhanced India’s global recognition.
• Tripura CM Manik Saha credited Modi as his political mentor and said the prime minister inspired his entry into politics.
• Gupta said Modi’s teachings of ‘Nation First’ motivate continued hard work with a fresh vision for national progress.
• Modi received Namibia’s highest civilian award, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, marking his 27th international honour since 2014.
• Regional leaders leveraged the traditional mentor’s day to reinforce Modi’s leadership narrative at home after his recent diplomatic achievements.