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Remember Modi's 'self'-embroidered suit? It's made it to the Guinness World Records

Remember Modi's 'self'-embroidered suit? It's made it to the Guinness World Records

The suit garnered worldwide fame for having Narendra Modi's name embroidered all over it
21 Aug, 2016

A suit worn by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that gathered worldwide fame for having his name embroidered all over it has entered the Guinness World Records after selling for a record sum.

Modi attracted mockery on social media for the tailored, pin-striped suit, which he wore during a meeting with US President Barack Obama on a visit to India in January 2015.

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When images of the prime minister were enlarged, it became clear that the subtle gold stripes were made up of the words “Narendra Damodardas Modi” woven in tiny letters.

Narendra Modi's dark pinstripe suit embroidered with name 'Narendra Damodardas Modi'.— Reuters
Narendra Modi's dark pinstripe suit embroidered with name 'Narendra Damodardas Modi'.— Reuters

Bought by diamond tycoon Laljibhai Patel in Gujarat last year for 43,131,311 rupees ($642,426), the personalised suit has now entered the record books as the most expensive ever sold at auction.

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“The most expensive suit (clothing) sold at auction is Rs. (Rupees) 43,131,311... and was bought by Laljibhai Tulsibai Patel (India), in Surat, Gujarat, India, on 20 February 2015,” said a statement on the Guinness World Record website.

The website said the proceeds from the auction were donated to the Namami Gange Fund, a project to clean up the heavily polluted Ganges River, which is considered sacred by Hindus.


Originally published in Dawn, August 21st, 2016

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Indian Aug 21, 2016 09:59am
Great Leader!
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Ahmad Aug 21, 2016 10:26am
Whatever people say but his suit helped 100s of people as auction amount went to charity. There is nothing wrong with it, these billioners won't pay just like that so good way to get money from these rich people :D
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Tamil Nadu Aug 21, 2016 11:20am
We love you Narendra Damodardas Modi
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Truth prevails!! Aug 21, 2016 11:20am
Real statesman!! Modi is a great brand ambassador of India!!
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Rajesh Aug 21, 2016 11:23am
The way the people have portrayed is news is as if the worth of the suit was 4.5 crores. It is the auction money ! Even if Modi auctions his Rs. 5000 kurtas , it is definitely going to fetch him Lakhs. Do you know this was not the first time he auctioned his gifts, he does that nearly every year. Last year he generated 8.33 crore from auctioning his gifts. Everyone decorators their houses or passes the Gifts to their generation but he chooses to generate money and donate the money for special causes.
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Naveed Aug 21, 2016 11:39am
This is priceless!
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Indian Sher Aug 21, 2016 11:46am
Rockstar PM..Pride of India..our prized possession. ..
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wiserneighbour Aug 21, 2016 12:52pm
Remember a necklace episode in Pakistan? Difference in attitude between these two countries!!
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madhaya yadav Aug 21, 2016 01:32pm
a great soldier of India. a great record...
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Messenger Aug 21, 2016 01:41pm
Regardless who says what about him, he is A True Patriotic Leader that India has got!
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madhaya yadav Aug 21, 2016 02:00pm
he is our rock star
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ROHIT PANDEY Aug 21, 2016 03:08pm
Every act of his is an inspiration for young,idealistic Indians.:):) I hope millions of Indians inspired by him dream,strive, achieve and become MODEL citizens.
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SSG Wazir Aug 21, 2016 03:17pm
Nothing special
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A Shah Aug 21, 2016 03:47pm
Golden touch
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Changez_Khan Aug 21, 2016 05:58pm
Modi is obsessed with himself, he is always taking selfies.
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Roussou Aug 21, 2016 06:59pm
Self obsession evident.
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ajay sachdeva Aug 21, 2016 07:19pm
Hate him or love him,suit boot ki Sarkar is doing good for India.
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Zik Aug 21, 2016 08:05pm
Only in the world's greatest democracy.
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idea Aug 21, 2016 10:09pm
@Changez_Khan agree
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Sanket Sharma Aug 22, 2016 12:12am
@SSG Wazir , "Nothing special" And yet you commented!
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Kau Aug 22, 2016 01:08am
I do not see any thing wrong with it. This suit was auctioned at the proceeds went on a project called "Clean Ganga" I have shirts with my initials on the cuff its not a big deal. I have seen people have their initials on their car door or doors. No big deal
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ROHIT PANDEY Aug 22, 2016 02:46am
@Roussou Self-obsession evident. And, so is spitefulness in your post?:)
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aslam shaikh Aug 22, 2016 07:17am
Only leaders of such high caliber like Bush and Modi get a wax figure made and enter into Guinness Book.
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aslam shaikh Aug 22, 2016 07:18am
After wax statue and Guinness Book next is Nobel prize. That will be him a true leader of peace.
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Amrita Aug 22, 2016 07:27am
Most adored world leader of our times!
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