Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi thanks US govt for returning over 100 rare, ancient Indian artefacts
PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the US government on Sunday for returning over 100 rare and ancient artefacts to India.
“A few days ago, social media was abuzz with the news that America had returned over 100 rare and ancient artefacts to India. These artefacts are anywhere between 250 and 2500 years old. These rare and precious items belong to different regions of the country,” PM Modi said during the 103rd episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat.'
"I would like to thank the US Government for returning these items, which testify to our proud heritage. Even during my visit to the US in 2016 and 2021, many similar artefacts were returned to India," Phe further said.
PM Modi had said in a tweet that the return of 105 trafficked assets to India will make "every Indian happy."
"Grateful to the US for this. These precious artefacts hold immense cultural and religious significance. Their homecoming is a testament to our commitment to preserving our heritage and rich history," he had said.
Earlier, the Indian consulate in New York hosted a repatriation ceremony for 105 trafficked artefacts returned by the United States.
The ceremony came after Prime Minister Modi's first State visit to the United States in June.
Taranjit Singh Sandhu, the Indian Ambassador to the United States, spoke at the event and thanked the United States, particularly Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and his Anti-Trafficking Unit and the Homeland Security Investigation team, for their excellent cooperation and support.
- ANI
