In September 2023, which Chief Minister of an Indian state won the Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship for his distinguished contribution to public service?
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Correct answer: C
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The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Himanta Biswa Sarma.
In September 2023, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship by the Singapore government. This prestigious honor recognized his exceptional leadership in public service and development. The fellowship, established in 1991 to commemorate Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, is conferred upon individuals who have made significant contributions to their nation's development and to strengthening bilateral relations with Singapore. Sarma became the first Chief Minister of Assam to receive this distinction.