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Rahul Gandhi, Kharge Wish PM Modi on 76th Birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 76th birthday on September 17, 2026.

Rahul Gandhi wished him good health and a long life.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge sent a similar message.

M. K. Stalin also wished Modi happiness, good health and a long life.

In Varanasi, 76 priests performed special prayers for him.

They also carried out a milk ceremony for the Ganga River.

Other celebrations were planned in Varanasi and Assam.

A motorcycle journey from Varanasi to Vadnagar was also planned.

Key facts

Birthday: Narendra Modi turned 76 on September 17, 2026.
Birthplace: Vadnagar, Gujarat.
Congress wishes: Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge wished Modi good health and a long life.
Additional political wish: M. K. Stalin wished Modi good health, happiness and a long life.
Varanasi ritual: Seventy-six young priests performed prayers and a milk abhishek of the Ganga.
Varanasi participants: Neelkanth Tiwari led the programme; other leaders were expected to attend planned events.
Assam celebration: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged people to light candles and earthen lamps.

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