Bhutan Queen Mother Honoured with ‘Soldier of Humanity’ Award

Gyalyum Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, the Queen Mother of Bhutan, received the 22nd Upendra Nath Brahma ‘Soldier of Humanity’ Award 2025 at a ceremony held in February 2026 at Bodoland University, Assam. The honour recognises her lifelong humanitarian work and leadership in social development and cultural preservation. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the event. The award, instituted in 2004, celebrates contributions to human welfare, peace, and inclusive development inspired by Bodo leader Upendra Nath Brahma.