Guwahati: Bhutan finished 108 Buddhist stupas, known as Jangchub Chortens, in just nine hours on Sunday. The project stretched along a 12-km line near the Mao Chhu River in Gelephu. Work started at 3 am and wrapped up by noon. It was a massive feat. Around 6,000 volunteers handled the construction. Each of the structures stands 15 metres tall.
More than two lakh Bhutanese citizens showed up to watch and offer prayers. King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck attended with the royal family. He spoke to the crowd during the morning. Dignitaries from over 50 nations also made the trip. Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and India’s Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju were among the prominent guests.
Dawa Penjor, president of the Indo-Bhutan Friendship Association, said the event aimed at "strengthening international friendship and promoting global peace."
Authorities tightened security across the border. Personnel from the Sashastra Seema Bal, Assam Police, and the Royal Bhutan Police patrolled the Dadgiri area. They managed thousands of vehicles and visitors without reports of noise issues. The project now serves as a permanent symbol of the nation's commitment to global harmony.
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