The Seoul Peace Prize awarded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a matter of pride for the nation. The prize was established in 1990 to commemorate the success of the 24th Olympic Games held in Seoul.
The award was established to crystalise Korean people’s yearning for peace on the Korean peninsula and the rest of the world. Modi is the 14th recipient of the award and the past laureates include former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and renowned international relief organisations like Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam.
At a time when the PMO is under severe pressure thanks to various issues, the award has come a big relief for him.
BJP president Amit Shah said that the honour has taken note of ‘Modinomics’ whose foundation is to further the spirit of equality.
The Prime Minister was conferred with the award for his contribution to international cooperation and fostering global economic growth, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.
After assessing over 100 candidates proposed by over 1,300 nominators from around the world, the Award Committee decided to bestow the Prize on Modi, calling him ‘the perfect candidate’. Expressing his gratitude and in light of India’s deepening ties with South Korea, Modi has accepted the award.
The Committee lauded PM’s initiatives to make the government cleaner through anti-corruption measures and demonetisation, a note said. A happy moment indeed!