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Political leaders greet Modi on 76th birthday, hail public service
Narendra Modi celebrated his 76th birthday on Thursday.
He has spent 25 years in public office.
He first became chief minister of Gujarat in 2001 and became prime minister in 2014.
Many political leaders sent him messages wishing him good health and a long life.
Supporters praised his work on development, technology, infrastructure and public welfare.
President Droupadi Murmu said he had set new standards for governance.
Leaders from parties that are not part of the governing alliance also sent birthday wishes.
Modi thanked the leaders and said his government would keep working toward a stronger and more developed India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday, with leaders across India extending birthday greetings.
Several leaders highlighted Modi’s 25 years in public office, beginning with his 2001 oath as Gujarat chief minister.
President Droupadi Murmu praised Modi’s governance record and emphasis on inclusive development and cultural pride.
Supporters credited Modi’s leadership with progress in areas including digital technology, infrastructure, manufacturing and self-reliance.
Opposition leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, M K Stalin and Sharad Pawar also wished Modi good health and a long life.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with leaders from across India’s political spectrum.
- What
- Political leaders wished Modi on his 76th birthday and highlighted his 25 years in public life.
- Where
- Across India; the report was datelined New Delhi.
- When
- Thursday, September 17; Modi’s 25 uninterrupted years in public office will be completed on October 7.
- Why
- Leaders were marking Modi’s birthday and his public-service career, while expressing wishes for his health and long life.
Key facts
- Birthday
- Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday, September 17.
- Birthplace
- Vadnagar, Gujarat
- Public service milestone
- Modi has completed nearly 25 years in public office and will complete 25 uninterrupted years on October 7.
- First major elected office
- He became Gujarat chief minister in 2001.
- Prime minister
- He became prime minister in 2014.
- Messages from opposition leaders
- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi wished Modi a long and healthy life.
- Issues praised by supporters
- Digital technology, space, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, public welfare and self-reliance.
Quotes
N Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh chief minister, TDP chief and BJP ally
“Marking 25 exemplary years of public service, from leading Gujarat as a transformational CM to guiding the nation as a revolutionary PM, you have given a new momentum to India’s growth story.”
theprint.in
“Advancing on the path of modern progress while upholding a sense of cultural pride, our fellow citizens are realising the harmonious blend of heritage and development.”
theprint.in
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