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What is common between Modi and Mandela?
July 14, 2023
French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor on PM Narendra Modi. It is the highest French honour in military or civilian orders.
Modi is the first Indian PM to receive this honour.
In the past, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor has been received by select prominent leaders and eminent personalities from across the world. These include the Former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela, King Charles -- the then Prince of Wales, former Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, Boutros Boutros-Ghali among others.
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