Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 75th birthday on Wednesday with greetings pouring in from across the globe, including the United States and Russia.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) marked the occasion by launching ‘Sewa Pakhwada’, a fortnight of welfare programmes and service activities across India.
Highlights from PM Modi’s Birthday
President Droupadi Murmu extended her wishes, praising PM Modi’s “unparalleled leadership” and expressing confidence in his ability to “lead the nation to new heights of progress.”
“By exemplifying the pinnacle of diligence, you have instilled a culture of achieving great goals in the nation through your extraordinary leadership,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded PM Modi for making India a hub of global aspirations.
“From the southern pole of the moon to the depths of the sea in Dwarka, he has brought pride to both heritage and science. From indigenous COVID vaccines, defence systems, startups, innovation, to ensuring fair prices for farmers — PM Modi is building a self-reliant India,” Shah said.
BJP workers organised cleanliness drives, blood donation camps, and welfare initiatives across states.
In Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Parvesh Verma participated by donating blood.
“Everyone is wishing PM Modi on his birthday in their own way. I wish him good health and long life,” Verma said.
Global Wishes Pour In
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US President Donald Trump personally called PM Modi, praising him for his “tremendous job” in ending the Russia-Ukraine war and reaffirmed commitment to India-US ties.
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PM Modi responded warmly, reiterating support for Trump’s efforts toward a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
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Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov also extended greetings, thanking PM Modi for strengthening India-Russia friendship and wishing him continued success.
