Chandigarh, June 16 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Tuesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi being conferred Slovakia's highest civilian honour, saying the recognition reflected India's growing stature on the global stage.

Reacting to the honour bestowed on PM Modi during his visit to Slovakia, Chugh said the world was increasingly acknowledging India's rise as an emerging global power and recognising the Prime Minister's contribution to strengthening the country's international standing.

"India's stellar presence under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership is being consistently heard worldwide. This is a rising India, an emerging global power. Modi's contribution is the culmination of hi...