Taranjit Sandhu Indian Ambassador to the USA received the “Legion of Merit” on behalf of PM Modi by US NSA Robert O’Brien
Home Minister AMit Shah also congratulated PM Modi on receiving the award
US President Donald Trump on Monday introduced the esteemed Legion of Merit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his administration in lifting key organization of the two nations and rise of India as a worldwide force.
India’s Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, acknowledged the honor in the interest of the head administrator from the US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien at the White House.
“President @realDonaldTrump presented the Legion of Merit to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership in elevating the U.S.-India strategic partnership. Ambassador @SandhuTaranjitS accepted the medal on behalf of Prime Minister Modi.” –NSA Robert C. O’Brien pic.twitter.com/QhOjTROdCC
— NSC (@WHNSC) December 21, 2020
President Trump “introduced the Legion of Merit to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his administration in lifting the US-India vital organization,” Mr. O’Brien said in a tweet.
PM Modi was given the most significant level Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit which is offered uniquely to the Head of State or Government.
He was given the honor in acknowledgment of his ardent administration and vision that has quickened India’s development as a worldwide force and raised the essential organization between the United States and India to address worldwide difficulties.
Mr. O’Brien in another tweet said that Trump likewise introduced the Legion of Merit to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the previous Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The honors were gotten by their separate representatives in Washington DC.
