PM Narendra Modi presents Bihar's Thekua to Slovak parliament speaker

During a state visit to Slovakia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed a traditional Bihar sweet, Thekua, to the speaker of the Slovak parliament. The gesture was highlighted as a cultural exchange and sparked optimism among Bihar’s small‑scale producers.

Local vendors and officials said the gift could raise global awareness of the regional confection, potentially increasing demand and opening export opportunities for artisans and women’s self‑help groups in the Indian state.

The event was framed as part of Modi’s "Vocal for Local" campaign, aiming to promote indigenous products on an international stage.