PM Modi’s birthday: Wishes pour in from world leaders amid prayers and BJP’s ‘sewa’
Trump wishes Modi, thanks him for support on ending Russia-Ukraine war; Netanyahu, Albanese send video messages; celebs, business tycoons share wishes
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 75 today (September 17), he received a call from US President Donald Trump the day before, saying he had a “wonderful” phone call with Modi, during which he extended birthday greetings to his “friend” and thanked him for his support on ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
The call is being seen as a significant gesture as part of the US’s efforts to reset ties with India amid strain over tariff issues.
“Just had a wonderful phone call with my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I wished him a very Happy Birthday! He is doing a tremendous job. Narendra: Thank you for your support on ending the War between Russia and Ukraine! President DJT,” Trump posted on Truth Social, signing off with his initials to underline the personal tone of the message.
In a post on X, Modi thanked Trump for his call and warm greetings on his 75th birthday. “Thank you, my friend, President Trump, for your phone call and warm greetings on my 75th birthday,” the prime minister said.
“Like you, I am also fully committed to taking the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership to new heights. We support your initiatives towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict,” he added.
This was the first phone call between Trump and Modi since they spoke over the phone in June around the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
To mark Modi’s birthday, BJP states have lined up a series of projects and unveiling of development initiatives, as part of the “Sewa Pakhwada” the ruling party is observing between September 17 and October 2, which is Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary.
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- 17 Sept 2025 12:30 PM IST
PM Modi inaugurates PM Mitra Park in Dhar
PM Modi inaugurates PM Mitra Park in Dhar. Spread over more than 2,150 acres, the park will be equipped with world-class facilities, including Common Effluent Treatment Plant, solar power plant, modern roads among others making it an ideal industrial township. It will also significantly benefit the cotton growers in the region by enhancing farmers’ income by providing better value for their produce.
- 17 Sept 2025 12:28 PM IST
Fortunate that PM Modi is celebrating his birthday in our Adivasi region: MP CM Mohan Yadav
Madhya Pradesh CM Dr Mohan Yadav says, "... We are fortunate that PM Modi is celebrating his birthday in our Adivasi-anchal... In the last 11 years, India has made those achievements that seemed to be just an imagination..."
- 17 Sept 2025 12:26 PM IST
PM Modi has devoted everything to the nation: UP Deputy CM
On PM Modi's 75th birthday, Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya says, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is dedicated to the progress of the country by devoting everything of his own for the country and its citizens. Today is his birthday, which is being celebrated as Seva Pakhwada. Blood donation and cleanliness programs are underway. He is receiving best wishes from the entire country and the world."
- 17 Sept 2025 12:20 PM IST
PM Modi receives traditional hand-crafted gifts in Dhar
PM Modi was welcomed with traditional handicrafts and cutural gifts during his visit to Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
- 17 Sept 2025 12:15 PM IST
PM Modi inspects camp ahead of 'Swasth Nari' launch
PM Modi inspects the camp organised under ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar’ to be launched by him today at Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
- 17 Sept 2025 12:13 PM IST
Modi to launch 'Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar', '8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah campaigns in Dhar
PM Modi to launch the ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar’ and ‘8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah’ campaigns in Dhar.
Prime Minister will also transfer funds under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana directly into the bank accounts of eligible women across the country. Nearly 10 lakh women in the country will benefit.
- 17 Sept 2025 12:11 PM IST
Piyush Goyal launches 15-day seva drive in North Mumbai to celebrate PM Modi's birthday
Union Minister Piyush Goyal participates in the Seva Pakhwada on the occasion of PM Narendra Modi's 75th birthday.
He says, "...Different kinds of medical camps are being organised in slum areas...We are launching a new campaign and providing pregnant women with a kit to ensure they receive proper nutrition during the first 3-4 months of pregnancy and for a few months after the child is born. We did an exercise in our area and made sanitary pads available to girls of municipal schools...This project is being started in the entire Mumbai for girls of all municipal schools...PM Modi inspires us to do as much service work as possible to make an impact in society...We will be celebrating this Seva Pakhwada for 15 days in the entire North Mumbai, from today till Mahatma Gandhi's birthday on 2 October..."
- 17 Sept 2025 12:05 PM IST
PM Modi’s birthday celebrated as 'Seva Pakhwada' at Bangla Sahib Gurudwara: Kiren Rijiju
On PM Modi's 75th birthday, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says, "I had the good fortune to come to Bangla Sahib Gurudwara today. PM Modi's birthday is not being celebrated by cutting a cake or anything. We are celebrating it as a Seva Pakhwada to serve the people. And the way Gurudwaras serve the people, it is an inspiration for all of us... The Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee has always played a good role in managing the programs which also helps our ministry..."
- 17 Sept 2025 12:02 PM IST
BJP MP Sambit Patra offers prayers on PM Modi's 75th birthday
BJP MP Sambit Patra offers prayers and organises a mass lamp lighting ceremony at Shree Jagannatha Temple on the occasion of PM Narendra Modi's 75th birthday.
He says, "Today all of us Puri residents are at Shree Jagannatha temple and the divine lamp is lit in all our hands...All of us have performed the aarti of Lord Jagannatha for PM Modi's 75th birthday...The women have lit 75 diyas and prayed for PM Modi. Puri residents have always given their blessings to PM Modi, and they always will continue to do so."
- 17 Sept 2025 12:01 PM IST
PM Modi is a 'yug purush': Kumar Mangalam Birla
On PM Modi's 75th birthday, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, Kumar Mangalam Birla, says, "Modi ji is a 'yug purush'. He is one of the people who has made the largest impact in the history of our nation in terms of growth and development of our nation..."
I first met Modi ji about 30 years ago, when he was the chief minister and I was 25 then. I was a little nervous meeting, but also very excited too. I had gone to him in the context of a project in Gujarat. In the first few minutes of the meeting, I realised he knew more about the project than I did. He understood the issue immediately, and he spoke to the relevant people to address the issue...I came out feeling astonished, as I had never before met anyone in public life who had that kind of wit and depth of vision. I felt very inspired. He remembers so much..."
