Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers a speech during his visit at the parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia, on July 7, 2026.
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The Congress on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he was conferred with Indonesia’s highest honour, the ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’ medal, saying India’s first PM Jawaharlal Nehru had gotten it posthumously “without having to wrangle it”.
PM in Indonesia LIVE on July 7, 2026
Mr. Modi was on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) conferred with Indonesia’s highest honour, the ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’ medal for his role in strengthening the ties between the countries. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presented the medal to Mr. Modi.
Responding to a post which highlighted that Mr. Modi is the second Indian leader after Nehru to receive Indonesia’s highest honour, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on X, “And Nehru got it posthumously without having to wrangle it.”
Earlier, Mr. Modi said, “This morning, I have also been conferred with Indonesia’s highest honour with immense affection. This honour belongs to the crores of Indians… it belongs to the sentiments of the people of Indonesia, to the historic and intimate ties between India and Indonesia.”
“I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Prabowo Ji, the Government of Indonesia, and the people here,” Mr. Modi was quoted as saying by the Prime Minister’s Office in a post on X.
Instituted in 1959, the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia is the highest honour in the Republic of Indonesia.
This award is given to individuals who have rendered exceptional service to the unity, continuity and prosperity of the Republic of Indonesia.
Published – July 07, 2026 05:47 pm IST
