MAHATMA GANDHI HAND WRITTEN NOTE AND AN 18TH CENTURY SWORD PRESENTED TO MODI BY VLADIMIR PUTIN
A page from Mahatma Gandhi’s diary containing his handwritten notes and an 18th century sword from Bengal has been presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“President Putin gifted me a page from Gandhiji’s diary containing Bapu’s handwritten notes,” Mr. Modi, who is here on a two-day visit, tweeted.
18th century sword
“President Putin also gifted an 18th century sword from Bengal, featuring intricate silver artwork. I thank him for the gifts,” he said after receiving the gifts.
Mr. Putin presented the items to Mr. Modi while hosting him for a tête-à-tête at the Kremlin during which the two leaders touched upon issues of mutual interest for both countries. Courtesy: PTI
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