Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday, with political leaders throughout the spectrum, chief ministers, Union ministers, international leaders, diplomatic missions and movie personalities extending birthday greetings and highlighting his 25 years in public workplace.PM Modi, who was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, completes 25 uninterrupted years in public workplace on October 7. He first took oath as Gujarat chief minister in 2001 and have become prime minister in Might 2014.The Bharatiya Janata Celebration (BJP) is marking the event by way of nationwide service programmes and public outreach below its ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’, whereas a number of states and organisations have introduced occasions to mark the milestone.
International leaders and embassies greet PM Modi
A number of international leaders and diplomatic missions additionally prolonged birthday greetings. Russian president Vladimir Putin despatched a message that, based on the Russian Embassy in New Delhi, described PM Modi as a frontrunner who enjoys “nice authority on the worldwide stage”. Putin additionally thanked PM Modi for the “heat and cordial welcome and hospitality” prolonged to him and the Russian delegation throughout their current go to to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit.Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni referred to PM Modi as a “good friend” and expressed her need to additional strengthen ties between India and Italy.The Israeli prime minister’s official X deal with carried birthday greetings from Benjamin Netanyahu, who stated, “Your management has remodeled India right into a world energy. Collectively, we have now constructed an unprecedented partnership between our two nice democracies.”The US Embassy in India additionally conveyed greetings on behalf of President Donald Trump.
BJP leaders, chief ministers and ministers lengthen greetings
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath described PM Modi because the “world’s hottest chief” and the architect of “New India”, whereas highlighting what he known as the prime minister’s dedication to public welfare.“Heartfelt birthday greetings to the world’s hottest chief, the visionary of ‘One India – Wonderful India’, the architect of ‘New India’, and our information, the esteemed Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, who is devoted to the ceaseless nationwide yajna to usher in a brand new daybreak of happiness, prosperity, safety, and satisfaction within the lives of 1.45 billion Indians,” Adityanath stated. He added: “Your sacred resolve of ‘Nation First’, your steadfast dedication, and your life devoted to public welfare function an inspiration in realizing the objective of ‘Developed India’.”Union minister Sukanta Majumdar stated PM Modi’s 25 years in public life must be seen not solely by way of period but additionally by way of how he had led the nation.“I lengthen my heartiest congratulations to him… It’s not merely in regards to the period, serving for such a very long time, however about the way in which he has steered the nation ahead,” Majumdar stated.Defence minister Rajnath Singh, Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Union minister Chirag Paswan and BJP state president and Union minister of state Pankaj Chaudhary supplied prayers on the Kashi Vishwanath Temple for PM Modi’s lengthy life and good well being.West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari introduced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s September 17 birthday will probably be noticed as ‘Annapurna Divas’ within the state yearly.
Opposition leaders ship birthday needs
Leaders from a number of opposition events additionally prolonged birthday greetings to the Prime Minister. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Chief of Opposition within the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi wished the Prime Minister a protracted and wholesome life.Samajwadi Celebration president Akhilesh Yadav conveyed his greetings, writing, “Birthday greetings to the Prime Minister and greatest needs for a wholesome, lively and significant life.”BSP supremo Mayawati additionally prolonged her needs, saying, “Heartiest birthday greetings to revered Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and needs for a wholesome life.”Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah joined the greetings on X, writing, “Wishing Hon PM @narendramodi ji a really comfortable birthday. Want you good well being and a protracted life.”
Movie stars be part of birthday greetings
Actors and filmmakers from throughout the Indian movie trade additionally prolonged birthday needs to Prime Minister Modi. Chiranjeevi, Ricky Kej, Ram Charan, Mahesh Babu, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Kamal Haasan, Dhanush, Vikrant Massey, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut have been amongst those that shared messages.Chiranjeevi praised PM Modi’s “willpower, self-discipline and unwavering dedication” to serving India, whereas Mahesh Babu known as his spirit an inspiration to Indians. Ram Charan introduced his participation within the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, pledging talent improvement for 1,000 ladies.Salman Khan wished “Honourable PM Sahab” a cheerful birthday, addressing him as “Narendra Bhai Modi.” Kangana Ranaut additionally wished PM Modi good well being and a protracted life, whereas Shah Rukh Khan despatched needs for “good well being, happiness and fulfilment.”
Diya marketing campaign marks PM’s birthday
The BJP is observing PM Modi’s birthday as “Sewa Diwas”, with the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ operating from September 17 to October 17. As a part of the ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ initiative, coordinated lamp-lighting ceremonies are being held at greater than 500 outstanding areas throughout India.BJP president Nitin Nabin has appealed to folks to gentle a diya at house for PM Modi’s lengthy life, good well being and continued success. In Delhi, round 1.25 lakh earthen lamps illuminated Kartavya Path on Thursday as chief minister Rekha Gupta joined members of the general public within the marketing campaign.The phrases ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ have been fashioned utilizing a number of clay lamps, which have been lit by Gupta, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal and members of the general public.Diyas have been additionally lit on the Pink Fort, the place BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal and BJP chief Sunil Bansal participated within the programme. The lamp-lighting occasions fashioned a part of a broader programme of public outreach and service-oriented actions deliberate through the month-long birthday marketing campaign.
‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ tune launched
PM Modi additionally responded to a video depicting moments from his public life and interactions with residents, set to the tune “Ashirwad Ka Diya”. The video options residents who’ve benefited from welfare schemes of the modi authorities, together with free housing, healthcare, electrical energy and cooking gasoline. It additionally showcases improvement tasks throughout infrastructure, agriculture, trade, well being and training.“Each blessing strengthens my resolve to serve our beloved Bharat with even better devotion,” PM Modi stated in a put up on X. The tune has been sung by Sneha Shankar and set to tune by Aman Pant.“We grew up watching Narendra Modi ji’s relentless service to the nation. In the present day, we dedicate ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ to his 25 years of Sewa. Joyful Birthday, Mr Prime Minister. This September 17, we gentle a diya for you,” Pant posted on X.
PM thanks leaders and residents
Responding to the birthday greetings, Prime Minister Modi thanked folks throughout the nation for his or her birthday needs, affection and blessings. In a put up on X, Modi stated the messages had given him “renewed energy” to serve the folks.
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He additionally appreciated these concerned in Seva actions and known as for collective efforts to construct a Viksit Bharat.The celebrations will proceed forward of October 7, when PM completes 25 years in public workplace. The West Bengal authorities has introduced programmes throughout all districts to mark the milestone, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari saying PM Modi will be part of nearly.