PM Modi’s birthday: Wishes pour in from world leaders amid prayers and BJP’s ‘sewa’

Amit Shah praises PM Modi's welfare schemes

On PM Modi's 75th birthday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "The person whose resolve for India gives energy to the entire country, whose resolve for the welfare of the poor has given more than 7000 poor people of the country houses, electricity, pure water, toilets, gas cylinders, 5 kg of grains per person free of cost, and free health facilities worth up to Rs 5 lakh, for that person, the BJP has started a new tradition of caring for the welfare of each person during 'Seva Pakhwada'..."

‘Seva Pakhwada’ a symbol of PM Modi’s dedication to Mother India: Amit Shah

On PM Modi's 75th birthday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "... Today, every citizen of the country, and Indians spread across the world, are heartily praying to God for PM Modi's long life, good health, and for his long-term service to the nation... It was decided to celebrate the birthday of the man whose life's glory and every fibre of his being is dedicated to the service of Mother India, as 'Seva Pakhwada'. For 11 years, all of India has been observing this 'Seva Pakhwada' from September 17th to October 2nd..."

PM Modi's hometown Vadnagar celebrates his 75th birthday

Vadnagar, the hometown of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marked his 75th birthday with spirited celebrations, with his cousins living there adding a personal touch with warm wishes.

People of Vadnagar, a small town in Gujarat's Mehsana district, organised blood donation and eye check-up camps, prayers at the famous Hatkeshwar Mahadev temple, and a cleanliness campaign.

While PM Modi left his hometown Vadnagar to pursue his political dreams long ago, two of his cousins - Bharatbhai Modi (65) and Ashokbhai Modi (61) - still live in Vadnagar.

Both of them are sons of late Narsinhdas Modi, younger brother of the PM's father, Damodardas Modi.

In the last few years, the central and state governments have revamped the birthplace of PM Modi. In 2021, Modi inaugurated the revamped Vadnagar railway station, where he had sold tea during his childhood.

PM’s dedication has resulted in a huge transformation in the country: J-K LG

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday (September 17) greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday and said that his dedication to the country has resulted in a huge transformation in the last 10-11 years.

"Today is Modi ji's birthday. It has been decided that the whole country will celebrate sewa parv from September 17 to October 2 -- from Modi's birthday to Gandhi ji's birthday. The Jammu and Kashmir administration is also celebrating this sewa parv with dedication," Sinha told reporters in Srinagar.

He said the dedication with which PM Modi has worked for the nation has resulted in a huge transformation in the country in the last 10-11 years.

"This country needed fast economic development the most and it was very important for the benefit of that economic development to reach the poor and people in rural areas. By treading that path, India has become the world's fourth-largest economy today and over 25 crore people have come out of poverty," the LG said.

Sinha said India's prestige across the world has increased because of Modi.

"We pray to God that he lives for a century and continues to work for the country's development and serve the citizens of the country with devotion," he added.

Fadnavis greets PM Modi on his birthday, calls him a global statesman

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday led the state in greeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, describing him as a visionary leader and the force behind the new 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.

Fadnavis called Modi a global statesman, saying he redefined and revived India's identity on the world stage.

"Heartiest birthday greetings to the great visionary, our leader and inspiration PM Narendra Modiji from the people of Maharashtra," he posted on X.

PM Modi has always placed nation building above everything else, redefined the path of development and steered India with a global vision, he said.

PM not only highlighted ground-level issues but also gave solutions for them: Scindia

Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday (September 17) said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set an example by not just flagging ground-level problems but also ensuring their solution.

The Union communications minister was speaking after inaugurating the New Delhi Municipal Council's (NDMC) Ayushman Arogya Mandir at Babar Road in New Delhi on the occasion of PM Modi's 75th birthday. He also launched a mega health camp under the Centre's 15-day 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar' campaign, aimed at improving women's health and nutrition.

"Maybe for the first time in our history we have such a prime minister who not only raised ground-level problems but also gave solutions for those problems," Scindia said, citing the distribution of over 50 crore sanitary pads, each priced at Re 1, through Jan Aushadhi Kendras.

"We are on the path of development now but we cannot achieve our goals until half of the population is with us. That is why the prime minister has always called for women's empowerment," he said.

PUnjab CM Bhagwant Mann greets PM Modi on his birthday

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday (September 17) prayed for the good health and long life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday. 

In a post on X, Mann, while wishing the prime minister on his birthday, said, "May God grant you good health and a long life." 

Unni Mukundan to don PM Narendra Modi's role in upcoming biopic

Malayalam film actor Unni Mukundan will portray the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an upcoming biopic to be made in all major Indian languages.

Announcing the movie, titled Maa Vande, on his Instagram and Facebook pages, Mukundan said the film will be directed by noted filmmaker Kranthi Kumar CH.

“I’m humbled to share that I will be portraying the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi ji, in the upcoming film Maa Vande,” the actor said in his post on the Prime Minister’s birthday.

He said as an actor, stepping into this role is overwhelming yet deeply inspiring.

“His political journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, but in this film, we aim to explore the man beyond the statesman, especially his profound bond with his mother, who shaped his character and spirit,” the actor said.

“On this special occasion, I join the nation in wishing our Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi ji, a very Happy 75th Birthday,” he said. 

Arunachal CM launches ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign on PM Modi's birthday

"Commemorating the birthday of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, we came together to strengthen the vision of Swachh Bharat and to commit ourselves to a more sustainable tomorrow," Khandu said in a post on X.

Khandu highlighted the spirit of collective responsibility and urged citizens across the state to actively participate in the campaign, which coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday.

"In the spirit of service and collective action, we reaffirm our shared responsibility towards a cleaner, healthier Arunachal. Let’s do this together," Khandu said.

Odisha govt plans to plant 75 lakh saplings by sunset to mark PM Modi's 75th birthday

The Odisha government said that over 32.85 lakh saplings have been planted across the state by noon on Wednesday on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birth anniversary.

The state government has set a target to plant 75 lakh saplings between sunrise and sunset on September 17, commemorating the 75th birth anniversary of the Prime Minister.

"The picture and video of plantations are being uploaded on 'Meri LiFE' portal. The progress of plantation is being tracked easily through the portal. All participants are requested to upload photos of their plantation activities on the portal," a forest department official said, adding that the plantation drive is being conducted under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign-2.