Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Political Leaders Greet Modi on 76th Birthday, Marking Public Service
Narendra Modi celebrated his 76th birthday on Thursday.
He was born in Vadnagar, Gujarat, in 1950.
He first became chief minister of Gujarat in 2001.
He became India’s prime minister in 2014.
On October 7, he will complete 25 uninterrupted years in public office.
Many leaders praised his work and sent wishes for good health and a long life.
Supporters said India had made progress in technology, healthcare, infrastructure and manufacturing during his leadership.
Leaders from parties outside the governing BJP-led alliance also sent birthday greetings.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday, September 17, as leaders across India sent birthday greetings.
Modi will complete 25 uninterrupted years in public office on October 7, after first becoming Gujarat chief minister in 2001.
President Droupadi Murmu praised Modi’s governance record and his contributions to inclusive development.
Supporters credited Modi’s leadership with progress in digital technology, space, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing and self-reliance.
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, along with other opposition figures, wished Modi good health and a long life.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and political leaders from across India, including President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Amit Shah, Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.
- What
- Leaders greeted Modi on his 76th birthday and highlighted his 25 years in public office.
- When
- Thursday, September 17; Modi is scheduled to complete 25 uninterrupted years in public office on October 7.
- Where
- Across India; the reports were datelined New Delhi.
- Why
- Leaders were marking Modi’s birthday and his public-service career while wishing him health and longevity.
- Birthday
- Narendra Modi turned 76 on September 17.
- Birthplace
- Vadnagar, Gujarat.
- Public-service milestone
- Modi will complete 25 uninterrupted years in public office on October 7.
- First public office cited
- He became Gujarat chief minister in 2001.
- Prime minister
- He became prime minister in 2014.
- Governance praise
- President Droupadi Murmu said Modi had set new benchmarks for good governance and advanced inclusive development.
- Areas cited by supporters
- Digital technology, space, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, innovation, public welfare and self-reliance.
