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September 17, 2026 12:22 PM IST

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PM Modi expresses gratitude to people for affection and blessings on his birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed gratitude for the affection and blessings he received from people across the country on his 76th birthday, saying that every blessing strengthens his resolve to serve the people of Bharat with greater devotion.

Responding to a video post by music composer Aman Pant on X, the Prime Minister said that some gestures remain particularly special and deeply touch the heart.

“Some gestures remain very special! Ashirwad Ka Diya is one such expression of affection that has deeply touched me. Every blessing strengthens my resolve to serve our beloved Bharat with even greater devotion,” PM Modi posted on X.

Pant had shared a video of ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’, a musical tribute dedicated to the Prime Minister’s 25 years of public service. Singer Sneha Shankar is associated with the musical presentation.

PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, and turned 76 on Thursday.

Last updated on: 17th September 2026

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