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Seychelles ‘created’ a new award not for PM Modi, but due to its own domestic politics: Read why the outrage in India is stupid

Shriti Sagar - 29 June, 2026

Several critics claimed that the distinction had been specially created to honour PM Modi during his visit, implying that the Seychelles government had hurriedly introduced a new award solely for the Indian Prime Minister. However, this is not true.

News Reports

India and Seychelles sign MoU to introduce India’s UPI system in the island nation during PM Modi’s visit

OpIndia Staff - 28 June, 2026

PM Modi expressed pleasure over the signing of the MoU between India and Seychelles.

News Reports

PM Narendra Modi conferred the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ by Seychelles, the country’s highest award for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development

OpIndia Staff - 28 June, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ award, Seychelles’ highest distinction for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable...

Government and Policy