PM Modi addresses Thimphu event for 70th birth anniversary of Bhutan's Fourth King
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the event marking the 70th birth anniversary of Bhutan's Fourth King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, at the Changlimethang Celebration Ground in Thimphu on 11 November 2025.
Summary
Modi's Thimphu address noted that the Global Peace Prayer Festival was being held in Bhutan alongside the sacred viewing of Lord Buddha's Piprahwa relics from India, and said the prayers of 140 crore Indians were part of the collective prayer for world peace. He greeted the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, and the Fourth King, and described the occasion as a reflection of the strength of India–Bhutan ties.
Key facts
- Occasion
- 70th birth anniversary of the Fourth King
- Fourth King
- Jigme Singye Wangchuck
- Present King
- Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
- Venue
- Changlimethang Celebration Ground, Thimphu
- Alongside
- Global Peace Prayer Festival; Piprahwa relics viewing
Practice MCQs 2 questions
PM Modi attended the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of Bhutan's Fourth King in November 2025. Who is the Fourth King of Bhutan?
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Correct answer: B — Jigme Singye Wangchuck
The Fourth King is Jigme Singye Wangchuck; the present King is Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
The sacred viewing of which relics of Lord Buddha was held in Bhutan alongside the Global Peace Prayer Festival in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Piprahwa relics
PM Modi noted the Global Peace Prayer Festival was held alongside the sacred viewing of Lord Buddha's Piprahwa relics.