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Karnataka BJP Leaders Mark Modi Birthday With Prayers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday was marked by BJP activities in Karnataka.
V. Somanna prayed for Modi at a temple in Tumakuru.
He also helped clean Tumakuru Railway Station with a broom.
Children welcomed Somanna with flowers at the station.
B. Y. Vijayendra prayed for Modi at a temple in Shikaripura.
Vijayendra praised Modi’s 25 years of public service.
The BJP plans a month-long campaign with events across Karnataka.
Workers will also light lamps and pray for Modi’s health and strength.
Union Minister V. Somanna prayed for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s long life at a temple in Tumakuru.
Somanna joined a cleanliness drive at Tumakuru Railway Station under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
Karnataka BJP President B. Y. Vijayendra offered prayers at Sri Huchhurayaswamy Temple in Shikaripura.
Vijayendra said Modi had served the country for 25 years and worked toward a developed India by 2047.
The BJP’s month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan will run from September 17 to October 17, with programmes planned across Karnataka’s 224 Assembly constituencies.
- Who
- Minister of State V. Somanna, Karnataka BJP President B. Y. Vijayendra, BJP workers and volunteers participated in the programmes.
- What
- They held prayers, a railway-station cleanliness drive and planned activities marking Narendra Modi’s birthday and 25 years of public service.
- Where
- The activities were held in Tumakuru and Shikaripura, Karnataka, with further programmes planned across the state.
- When
- The programmes took place on Thursday; the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is scheduled from September 17 to October 17.
- Why
- The events were organised to celebrate Modi’s birthday, commemorate his public service and pray for his long life, health and continued strength.
Key facts
- Prime Minister celebrated
- Narendra Modi
- Birthday milestone
- His 76th birthday
- Public-service milestone
- The BJP is commemorating 25 years of Modi’s public service.
- Cleanliness activity
- V. Somanna joined a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan drive at Tumakuru Railway Station.
- Campaign name
- Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
- Campaign dates
- September 17 to October 17
- Karnataka coverage
- BJP workers plan programmes at booths across all 224 Assembly constituencies.
Quotes
B.Y. Vijayendra
President of the Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party
“The BJP workers would also light lamps with members of the public at 7 p.m. and pray for PM Modi's long life and greater strength to serve the nation.”
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