Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 10 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on receiving Russia's highest civilian award the Order of St Andrew the Apostle in Moscow.

Bhajan Lal said "The country's favourite Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received the Order of St Andrew the Apostle. This is a special occasion for all of us as well. Under the rule of PM Modi, the country has reached new heights."

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Further, he talked about how Modi has now only made contributions at just the national level but also at the international level. He also talked about advancements and contributions that have been brought by Modi in the areas of environment, energy and world peace.

"The PM has not only made contributions at the national level but also made a lot of developments and contributions at the international level. As a global leader, the PM is a very important figure for our nation and the globe. He has also been awarded in the notable fields of environment, energy and world peace. I want to congratulate him on this auspicious occasion," he said.

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Additionally, Union Minister Amit Shah had also congratulated the PM on Tuesday for being conferred with the award.

He said "Congratulations to PM Narendra Modi on being conferred with Russia's highest civilian award, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, today. This is a glorious honour to the nation, which stands as a testament to the formidable stature attained by Bharat in the global arena under the leadership of PM Modi."

Further, he continued, "The new award in the list of global accolades garnered by PM Modi over the last ten years not only boosts every Indian's pride but also immortalises the Indian-Russian friendship," he posted on X.

The PM was ceremoniously presented with Russia's highest civilian award, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle at St Catherine's Hall of Moscow Kremlin on Tuesday. (ANI)

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