Meenakari chess set to sandalwood Buddha statue: PM Narendra Modi's unique gifts to Kamala Harris, Quad leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a very successful bilateral meeting with US Vice President Kamala Harris. Ahead of his meet with Harris, he also met the prime ministers of Japan and Australia, Yoshihide Suga and Scott Morrison. And as a special gesture, the PM gifted each one of them something unique from India. 

In a very touching gesture, PM Modi presented VP Harris a copy of old notifications related to her grandfather, PV Gopalan, in a wooden handicraft frame. PV Gopalan was a senior and respected government officer who served in various positions.

PM Modi also gifted VP Harris a gulabi meenakari chess set. The exquisite craft of Gulabi Meenakari is closely associated with Kashi, one of the oldest cities of the world. It is also the constituency of Prime Minister Modi. Each piece on this particular chess set is remarkably handcrafted. The bright colours reflect the vibrancy of Kashi. 

Australian PM Scott Morrison was gifted a silver gulabi meenakari ship. This ship is also distinctly handcrafted and bright, reflecting eternal Kashi’s dynamism. 

The PM of Japan, Yoshihide Suga, was gifted a sandalwood Buddha statue. Buddhism plays a big role in bringing India and Japan together. The thoughts and ideals of Lord Buddha reverberate far and wide in Japan. During his previous visits to Japan, PM Modi has visited Buddhist temples in the country as well.