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

September 17 marks Sardar Patel’s strong will, Hyderabad’s liberation: PM Modi

Addressing a public rally, PM Modi says, "Today, September 17, is another historic day. On this day, the nation saw the iron-strong will of Sardar Patel. The Indian army liberated Hyderabad and protected its rights. Decades passed, but no one celebrated this achievement. But our government made this event immortal. We started celebrating this day as Hyderabad Liberation Day..."

Saini greets PM Modi on his birthday, hails his contributions to the nation

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday and wished him a long and healthy life.

The CM credited the Modi government with taking India to new heights of prosperity by working on the principles of "sewa, suraksha and sushasan (service, security and good governance)".

"Heartfelt birthday wishes to our great Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji...," Saini posted on X in Hindi.

He said the PM is "ever dedicated" to the unity, integrity, pride and prosperity of the nation and is constantly striving for the uplift of every individual standing on the last rung of society.

In a video message, Saini wished Modi a long and healthy life. He said the Modi government has been working on the principles of "sewa, suraksha and sushasan", taking India to new heights of prosperity.

Benefits of welfare schemes under Modi's leadership have simplified the lives of people from various sections, he added.

Saini hailed the PM's leadership, visionary thinking and farsightedness, saying India has become the world's fourth largest economy today.

From growing the country's prestige at the global stage to making people 'atmanirbhar' (self-reliant) and giving shape to the resolution of 'Make in India', it is an honour to have the "world's most popular leader, true son of Mother India, yugpurush and karmayogi as our leader", Saini said.

Odisha guv, CM Mohan Majhi, Naveen Patnaik wish PM Modi on his birthday

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday (September 17) greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday and prayed to Lord Jagannath for his good health and long life.

The state government and the Odisha BJP have also started a series of programmes to highlight the contribution of Modi towards the development of Odisha. The state government has also started massive plantation activities and cleanliness programme marking Modi's birth anniversary.

Kambhampati in a post on X said, "Warm birthday greetings to Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji. His visionary leadership has steered Bharat on a path of transformation—empowering the poor, modernizing infrastructure, and elevating India's global stature. Praying to Mahaprabhu Jagannath for his good health and long life."

Majhi also wished Modi and said, "Heartfelt birthday wishes to the Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra modi ji. Your visionary leadership has given India new momentum and a new direction. Historic achievements in development across the entire nation, including Odisha, have been possible under your guidance. I pray to Lord Shri Jagannath that he grants you excellent health, long life, and unwavering energy, so that you may take this great mission of national service even further."

BJD president and Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, also wished Modi.

In a post on X, Patnaik said, "Warm wishes to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji on birthday. Wish him good health and a long life." Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, BJP MP Baijayant Panda and others also wished Modi on his birthday.

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni extends birthday wishes to PM Modi

Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, extends birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post on X, Meloni wrote, "Happy 75th birthday to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His strength, his determination, and his ability to lead millions of people are a source of inspiration. With friendship and esteem, I wish him health and energy to continue leading India toward a bright future and to further strengthen the relations between our Nations."

New India fears no one's nuclear threats: PM Modi

Addressing a public rally, PM Modi says, "The nation gives utmost priority to the security of Mother India. Pakistani terrorists removed the Sindoor of our sisters and daughters. We did Operation Sindoor and destroyed terror camps. Our brave armed forces brought Pakistan to its knees within the blink of an eye. Just yesterday, the nation and the world witnessed another Pakistani terrorist tearfully narrate his ordeal. This is a new India. It fears no one's nuclear threats..."

Putin greets Modi on his 75th birthday, lauds his role in strengthening India-Russia ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, lauding his "enormous personal contribution" to strengthening the partnership between Moscow and New Delhi.

In a message published on the Kremlin website, the Russian leader said, "Dear Mr. Prime Minister, please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of your 75th birthday." "You are making a great personal contribution to strengthening the special privileged strategic partnership between our countries, to developing mutually beneficial Russian-Indian cooperation in various areas," he said.

Putin added that Modi has earned the high respect of his "compatriots and enormous authority on the world stage" through his activities as head of government.

He said that India has also made impressive achievements in the social, economic, scientific and technical fields under Modi's leadership.

PM Modi addresses a public rally in Dhar

PM Modi addresses a public rally in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.

PM Modi launches Suman Sakhi chatbot, Poshan Maah and other maternal health campaigns

PM Modi transfers funds under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana directly into the bank accounts of eligible women across the country, launches the Suman Sakhi Chatbot, to raise awareness on maternal and child health, and also launches the ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar’ and ‘8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah’ campaigns.

PM Modi is one of the World’s most visionary leaders: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says, "The BJP is launching the Seva Pakhwada program across the country from today until October 2. Between September 17 and October 2, citizens will have the opportunity to participate in various types of programs. It is our good fortune that the Seva Pakhwada is beginning on the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He is one of the most visionary and popular leaders in the world..."

PM Modi launches Suman Sakhi chatbot for maternal and child health

PM Modi launches the Suman Sakhi chatbot, to raise awareness on maternal and child health.

The chatbot will provide timely and accurate information to pregnant women in rural and remote areas, ensuring access to essential health services.