Prime Minister Narendra Modi will turn 76 on September 17 .
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will turn 76 on September 17, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) planning a series of programmes to mark his birthday and his 25 years in public office. The BJP has also appealed to people to participate in the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ initiative by lighting earthen lamps at their homes on the evening of September 17. have been born after the country gained independence in 1947. According to the official biography of the Prime Minister, he is the third child of Damodardas Modi and Hiraba Modi and spent his formative years in Vadnagar. His early life included helping his family at its tea stall while pursuing his education. Born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, Modi is the first Prime Minister of India to Modi’s political journey began through the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), where he worked as an organiser before joining the BJP’s organisational structure. He became Gujarat Chief Minister in October 2001 and remained in office until May 2014, completing more than 12 years in the post. In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, the BJP won a majority and Modi took oath as Prime Minister on May 26 that year. He returned to office for a second term in 2019 and was sworn in for a third consecutive term on June 9, 2024, following the 2024 Lok Sabha election. The BJP has announced a month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ beginning on September 17, with programmes focusing on public participation, youth engagement and outreach. The party has also linked the celebrations to Modi completing 25 years as a head of government, beginning with his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister. As part of the birthday observance, BJP president Nitin Nabin has appealed to citizens to light an ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ at their homes between 6 pm and 7 pm on September 17 and offer prayers for the Prime Minister’s long life and good health. The initiative is being presented by the BJP as a symbolic public participation programme marking the occasion.
Leaders Extend Birthday Greetings to PM Modi
Dr Rabindra Behera Extends Birthday Greetings to PM Modi
Jajpur MP Dr Rabindra Behera extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his 76th birthday on September 17. He wished the Prime Minister good health, long life and continued strength in serving the nation.
Amar Kumar Nayak Greets PM Modi on Birthday
Badachana MLA Amar Kumar Nayak extended his greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. He wished the Prime Minister good health, long life and continued service to the country.
Akash Das Nayak Extends Birthday Wishes to PM Modi
Korei MLA Akash Das Nayak extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. He conveyed his greetings and wished the Prime Minister good health, long life and continued service to the nation.
Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo Greets PM Modi
Dharmasala MLA Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his 76th birthday. He wished the Prime Minister good health, long life and continued strength in serving the nation.
Manoj Mohapatra Extends Birthday Greetings to PM Modi
BJP Odisha spokesperson Manoj Mohapatra extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. He wished the Prime Minister good health, long life and continued service to the nation.
Goutam Ray Extends Birthday Wishes to PM Modi
BJP leader Goutam Ray extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. He wished the Prime Minister good health, long life and continued service to the country.
Umesh Jena Greets PM Modi on Birthday
BJP leader Umesh Jena extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his 76th birthday. He wished the Prime Minister good health, long life and continued strength in serving the nation.
Pulin Puhan Extends Birthday Greetings to PM Modi
BJP leader Pulin Puhan extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. He wished the Prime Minister good health, long life and continued service to the nation.