"If there is an artiste who has relentlessly worked to give Pravasi Bharatiya a solid base along with Jaishankar through diplomatic outreach, it is Prime Minister Narendra Modi," he said.
Speaking exclusively to The New Indian at the 17th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, he said, "I really thank the Indian government and PM Modi for this honour he has given us and we are really delighted for it."
He says PM Modi is a true Kshatriya, who protects the interests of billions of Indians.
Shehla will be prosecuted for two tweets she posted against Indian Army in 2019.
Referring to huge quantities of medicines and other essential supplies, the minister thanked the people of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “helping the Maldives during the crisis”.