Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah joined several union ministers and chief ministers in congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi for winning the 2018 Seoul Peace Prize. "The world is taking note of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership on key issues that face humanity and are appreciating his leadership skills. Through 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,' Modi is at the forefront of building a better tomorrow for the world," Shah said.
Modi was awarded the Seoul Peace Prize in recognition of his dedication to improving international cooperation, raising global economic growth, accelerating the human development of the people of India by fostering economic growth in the world's fastest-growing large economy and furthering the development of democracy through anti-corruption and social integration efforts, the award committee noted.
Shah said that he was glad that the award committee took note of 'Modinomics,' which aims to further a spirit of equality and empowerment for all sections of society. Several ministers including Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar, Textile Minister Smriti Irani and Minister of Information and Broadcasting Rajyarvardhan Rathore took to Twitter to congratulate Modi.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the award was a recognition of Modi's all-inclusive growth model, visionary approach and tireless efforts towards regional and global peace. Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb also joined in congratulating Modi.
