Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Bhutan PM Calls Modi Vishnu’s Kalki Avatar
Bhutan’s prime minister, Tshering Tobgay, has written about his admiration for India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi.
He said he first described Modi as an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu in 2019.
Tobgay later thought carefully about the comment and said he still believed it was right.
He praised Modi’s work in Gujarat and across India.
Tobgay said Modi’s Viksit Bharat plan aims to make India a developed country by 2047.
He also said Bhutan’s future is connected to India’s development.
Tobgay pointed to Indian support for Bhutan, including funding and help with projects.
His remarks came as Modi marked 25 years leading an elected government.
Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said he regards Narendra Modi as an avatar of Vishnu, specifically Kalki.
Tobgay recalled first making the comparison during a private meeting with Modi in Delhi on July 27, 2019.
He praised Modi’s leadership in Gujarat and India, citing development efforts and what he described as increased Indian confidence.
Tobgay connected Modi’s Viksit Bharat vision with Bhutan’s development, saying, “Viksit Bharat means Viksit Bhutan.”
The remarks coincided with October 7, 2026, marking 25 years since Modi first became Gujarat chief minister.
- Who
- Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Tobgay praised Modi and said he considers him an avatar of Vishnu, specifically Kalki.
- When
- The remarks were published on October 7, 2026; Tobgay recalled first making the comparison in 2019.
- Where
- The remarks concern India and Bhutan; the 2019 conversation took place in Delhi.
- Why
- Tobgay said Modi’s leadership and service led him to reaffirm his comparison, and connected Modi’s development vision with Bhutan’s progress.
- Tobgay’s description
- He called Modi an avatar of Vishnu and identified the avatar as Kalki.
- First cited conversation
- July 27, 2019, in Delhi.
- Viksit Bharat target
- India aims to become a developed nation by 2047.
- Bhutan’s 13th Plan support
- Tobgay said Modi doubled India’s support to ₹10,000 crore.
- Modi’s time leading government
- The article says October 7, 2026, marked 25 continuous years, beginning with his oath as Gujarat chief minister on October 7, 2001.
- Bhutan honour
- Tobgay said Modi received Bhutan’s Order of the Druk Gyalpo and was the first and only foreign leader to receive it.
- Gelephu project
- Tobgay said Modi pledged India’s full support for Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City project.