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Modi’s 76th Birthday Draws Global Greetings and Service Campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 76th birthday on Thursday.
Leaders in India sent him birthday wishes.
Diplomatic missions from the United States, Australia and Belgium also shared greetings.
They talked about the friendly relationships between their countries and India.
These relationships include trade, defence, technology and cultural cooperation.
The Bharatiya Janata Party began a month-long campaign called Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.
The campaign includes activities such as healthcare and cleanliness programmes.
In Gujarat, people are also planning public celebrations, tree planting and lighting diyas.
The campaign and events are meant to focus on public service and highlight Modi’s years of public work.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday and received birthday messages from Indian leaders and foreign diplomatic missions.
The United States, Australia and Belgium highlighted ties with India in messages posted by their missions.
The messages referenced cooperation in trade, defence, technology, cultural exchanges and people-to-people relations.
The BJP launched a month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan from September 17 to October 17, featuring healthcare, cleanliness and other public-service activities.
Celebrations in Gujarat include diya lighting, tree planting, public events and a proposed Seva Sankalp Bike Yatra from Vadnagar to Varanasi.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi received wishes from President Droupadi Murmu, Indian political leaders and diplomatic missions from the United States, Australia and Belgium.
- What
- Modi’s 76th birthday was marked by international greetings and the launch of the BJP’s month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.
- Where
- Messages came from diplomatic missions in India, while related events are being held across India, including Gujarat.
- When
- The birthday was celebrated on Thursday; the campaign is scheduled from September 17 to October 17.
- Why
- The greetings recognized India’s international relationships, while the campaign was organized to promote public service and highlight Modi’s public work.
Key facts
- Birthday
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday
- International greetings
- Missions from the United States, Australia and Belgium shared messages
- Campaign
- Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
- Campaign dates
- September 17 to October 17
- Activities
- Healthcare, cleanliness and other public-service programmes
- Gujarat events
- Diya lighting, tree planting and public events
- Proposed yatra
- Seva Sankalp Bike Yatra from Vadnagar to Varanasi
Quotes
Nitin Nabin
National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party
“The BJP observes Prime Minister Modi's birthday as 'Seva Diwas' (Day of Service).”
firstpost.com
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