Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 74 on Tuesday, receiving birthday wishes from political leaders across India. The day was marked by warm greetings and praise from allies and opposition figures for his leadership.
Extending his wishes, Union Home Minister Amit Shah commended PM Modi’s vision of “New India” and added that the Prime Minister made impossible tasks possible with his strong will and determination.
“Modi ji has linked everything from heritage to science with the vision of ‘New India’. With his strong will and determination for public welfare, he has made many seemingly impossible tasks possible and has set new records for poor welfare,” the Home minister said in a post on X.
“In the form of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, the country has got such a decisive leader, who has worked to bring about a change in the lives of the deprived by bringing them into the mainstream, starting from the security of the country. Along with increasing the self-esteem of the countrymen, the global outlook towards India has also changed under his leadership. Modi ji, who has increased the prestige of the country from the depths of the sea to the heights of space, is an inspiration for peace, compassion and empathy all over the world. #HappyBdayModiji,” he added.
BJP President JP Nadda also paid tributes, praising PM Modi’s dedication to the “Antyodaya” principle and his commitment to national service.
“I extend my heartiest congratulations on his birthday to Narendra Modiji, the successful Prime Minister, who is dedicated every moment to realising the mantra of ‘Antyodaya’, dedicated to the service of the nation and the upliftment of the people,” Nadda said in a post on X.
Commending PM Modi’s leadership, Nadda said that the goal of building a ‘developed India’ has become the resolve of every person.
“Under your leadership, our goal of service, good governance and development is taking a concrete shape. Your leadership and guidance are always an inspiration for millions of BJP workers. I pray to God for your long life and good health. Best wishes! #HappyBdayModiji,” he added.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Modi on his 74th birthday.
“Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji on his birthday, who has glorified Maa Bharati on the global stage, who has given concrete form to the dream of Antyodaya and poor welfare through revolutionary decisions and public welfare policies, who is our guide, source of inspiration for crores of workers, an ardent devotee of Baba Kedar,” CM Dhami said in a post on X.
“On behalf of 1.25 crore residents of the state, I pray to the Almighty Lord Mahadev for your healthy, successful and glorious life. I pray to the Lord that under your leadership, the nation keeps setting new dimensions on the path of development,” CM Dhami added in the post.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma echoed these sentiments, hailing PM Modi as “the world’s most popular leader” and commending his efforts towards creating a developed India.
“We pray you live a hundred years. May God always protect you. Happy Birthday to the world’s most popular leader, illustrious Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is constantly striving for the creation of a developed India, the exclusive worshipper of Mother India,” CM Sharma said in a post on X.
“May you enjoy long life and good health by the grace of Lord Shri Ram, may we all continue to receive your energetic guidance; and may India continue to move forward on the path of progress and consolidate its glorious place in the world under your skilful leadership. #HappyBdayModiji,” he added.
Furthermore, opposition leaders also extended their wishes. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin both wished the Prime Minister good health and a long life.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde praised PM Modi’s vision of India as an economic superpower.
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India is moving towards becoming an economic superpower, I wish him the strength to fulfill his resolve of a developed India by 2047. Maharashtra is also making every possible effort to fulfill Prime Minister Modi’s resolve of making the country a 5 trillion economy. I want to say that the 21st century is India’s century because the captain of the country is Prime Minister Modi. I wish him a very happy birthday,” Shinde added.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi not only offered birthday greetings but also expressed anticipation for PM Modi’s visit to the state later in the day. The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate various development projects in Odisha, including the launch of “SUBHADRA,” a state government scheme aimed at women’s economic empowerment.
“I join the people of Odisha in extending warm greetings to PM Narendra Modi Ji on your birthday. Under your unparalleled leadership, the Nation is moving on a high-growth trajectory towards a Viksit Bharat. I wish you a long and healthy life in service to the Nation,” CM Majhi said in a post on X.
“The sisters of Odisha eagerly await your visit for the launch of “SUBHADRA,” a flagship scheme of the State Government aimed at the economic empowerment of women. #HappyBirthdayModiJi,” he added.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha described PM Modi as a “visionary leader & great son of Maa Bharati” whose leadership continues to “transform India and inspire generations.”
PM Modi is scheduled to visit Odisha. He will interact with the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban, and he will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation various development projects worth more than Rs 3800 crore in Bhubaneswar.
The Prime Minister will launch ‘SUBHADRA’, the flagship scheme of the Odisha government in Bhubaneswar. It is the largest, single women-centric scheme and is expected to cover more than 1 crore women.
(Inputs from ANI)