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PM Modi Birthday Highlights: Prime Minister Thanks Citizens For Birthday Wishes, Says Blessings Renew His Resolve To Serve
PM Modi Birthday 2026 Highlights: BJP plans nationwide programs, including blood donation camps and a youth rally from Vadnagar to Varanasi, to mark his birthday.
PM Modi Birthday 2026 Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 76 on Thursday. Led by PM Modi, the BJP has been in power at the Centre since 2014.
PM Modi is the country’s longest-serving non-Congress Prime Minister. PM Modi, who started his political career as a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has been the face of landmark BJP victories in three past general elections.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised various programmes across the country, including blood donation camps, cleanliness drives, a nationwide seva campaign and a special youth rally from his birthplace, Vadnagar, to Varanasi to mark PM Modi’s 76th birthday.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Prime Minister Thanks Citizens For Birthday Wishes, Says Blessings Renew His Resolve To Serve
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked people across the country for the birthday wishes, affection and blessings he received on his 76th birthday, saying the messages had given him renewed strength to continue serving the people.
In a post on X, Modi expressed his gratitude for the outpouring of wishes and said he valued every message of warmth. He also acknowledged those who took part in various Seva activities organised across the country during the day.
“Every word of warmth is deeply cherished and gives me renewed strength to serve our people,” Modi said in his post.
The Prime Minister also urged people to continue working towards building a ‘Viksit Bharat’. His message came as several programmes were held across the country to mark his birthday.
Among the initiatives was the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ campaign, under which people were encouraged to light lamps as a gesture of blessings and goodwill. Large-scale diya-lighting events were organised in several cities, including Delhi, Ujjain and parts of Assam and Gujarat.
Earlier in the day, Modi had also thanked citizens for the affection shown through the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ initiative. In a post shared by the Prime Minister’s Office, he said the gesture had deeply touched him and that every blessing strengthened his resolve to serve the people of Bharat with greater devotion
PM Modi Birthday Live: Kartavya Path Glows With 1.25 Lakh Diyas On PM Modi’s 76th Birthday
Kartavya Path lit up with 1.25 lakh diyas on Thursday as part of the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ celebrations marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday.
The large-scale diya-lighting programme saw citizens gather at the iconic Delhi avenue to mark the occasion and offer their blessings and good wishes for the Prime Minister’s health and long life. Read More
PM Modi Birthday Live: Rajnath Singh Lights Lamp For PM Modi’s Birthday, Prays For His Long Life
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday lit a lamp and offered prayers for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s health and long life as part of the celebrations marking Modi’s 76th birthday.
In a video shared by news agency ANI, Singh can be seen lighting a lamp while extending birthday wishes to the Prime Minister. Singh said he prayed for Modi’s “excellent health and long life” and urged people to light a lamp of blessing for the Prime Minister.
The gesture comes amid nationwide celebrations marking PM Modi’s birthday on September 17. The BJP has launched the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ initiative, under which people have been encouraged to light lamps at their homes between 6 pm and 7 pm and pray for Modi’s health and longevity.
#WATCH | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweets, “Today, on the occasion of the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, I lit a lamp and prayed to God for his excellent health and long life. May the resolve to develop India under his leadership grow even stronger—this is my… pic.twitter.com/QhiQZo4S7n
The birthday celebrations are also part of the BJP’s month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’, running from September 17 to October 17, with programmes including blood donation camps, cleanliness drives, tree plantation and other public-service activities.
Singh was among several political leaders who extended birthday greetings to Modi on Thursday. His message also referred to India’s stated goal of becoming a developed nation under Modi’s leadership.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Salman Khan Wishes PM Modi On 76th Birthday, Says ‘Janam Din Mubarak Ho’
Bollywood actor Salman Khan wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, sharing a post on X that read, “Janam Din Mubarak Ho Honourable PM Sahab, Wish you a very Happy Birthday Narendra Bhai Modi. Jai Hind.”
PM Modi Birthday Live: PM Modi Thanks President Murmu For Birthday Wishes, Says ‘We Are Moving Forward With New Energy’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked President Droupadi Murmu for her birthday wishes, saying her guidance and inspiration continue to strengthen the government’s efforts towards nation-building.
In a post on X, PM Modi said India was moving towards becoming a progressive, prosperous, self-reliant and developed nation with “new energy and greater speed”.
He also said public participation, along with India’s rich heritage and modern development, would help take the country to new heights.
PM Modi Birthday Live: PM Modi’s Birthday Celebrated At World’s Highest Railway Bridge In J&K
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday was celebrated in different parts of the country on Wednesday, with BJP workers and supporters organising various programmes to mark the occasion.
In Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, BJP workers and local residents gathered at the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, to celebrate PM Modi’s birthday. They lit diyas at the historic site and offered prayers for his long life and good health.
The Chenab Rail Bridge holds special significance for the region. PM Modi had visited Reasi last year and inaugurated the bridge, which has since become an important landmark in the area.
On PM Modi’s birthday, BJP MLA Kuldeep Raj Dubey, along with other party workers and local residents, joined the celebrations at the bridge.
During the programme, BJP workers said the Prime Minister’s birthday was being marked through various events across the country. At the Chenab Rail Bridge, they lit diyas and extended their wishes for PM Modi’s long life and continued good health.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Nitin Nabin Takes Dig At Rahul Gandhi, Says PM Modi’s Birthday Should Be Celebrated As ‘Seva Diwas’
BJP national president Nitin Nabin said that when 80 crore people receive free ration, 12 crore toilets have been built and people were provided support during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prime Minister’s birthday should be observed as a day of service. He asked, “If we do not celebrate his birthday as Seva Diwas, then Rahul Baba, will you celebrate your birthday as Seva Diwas?”
PM Modi Birthday Live: PM Modi Turns 76: From Pahadi Cap To Bengali Dhoti, How His Attire Always Makes A Statement
PM Modi has been known for making a distinct fashion statement through his choice of clothes. Whether he is travelling to the North, South, Northeast or West of India, or visiting another country, PM Modi has often been seen wearing traditional attire associated with the place he is visiting.
From colourful Independence Day turbans to regional outfits and traditional clothes worn during foreign visits, PM Modi’s wardrobe has become a visual showcase of different cultures and traditions. Read More
76 Diyas To Illuminate Red Fort As ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ Marks Prime Minister’s Birthday
The Red Fort is set to glow with the light of 76 diyas on Thursday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 76, with a special one-and-a-half-foot ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ forming the centrepiece of the ceremony.
The special lighting programme, organised to mark PM Modi’s birthday, will see 76 large diyas lit at the historic monument. Organisers say the lamps are intended to symbolise blessings, goodwill, best wishes and the spirit of dedicated service to the nation.
The one-and-a-half-foot ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ will hold particular significance, with prayers and wishes being offered for PM Modi’s long life, good health and continued service to the country.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Shivraj Chouhan Calls For Tree Plantation, Cleanliness Drive
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the country is celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, marking his 25 years in public office. “Today the entire country is delighted as it is PM Modi’s birthday. He was born to serve the people.”
Chouhan said 25 saplings were planted to mark the occasion and that lamps would be lit at 7 PM.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Nitin Nabin Inaugurates Blood Donation Camp, Launches ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’
BJP National President Nitin Nabin inaugurated a blood donation camp on Thursday on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday. Nabin extended birthday greetings to Modi and said the day was being observed as ‘Seva Divas’ as part of the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’.
He said thousands of BJP workers across the country were participating in blood donation campaigns and prayed for the Prime Minister’s long life and continued success.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Putin Wishes PM On 76th Birthday, Praises His Role In India-Russia Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday as he turned 76.
The Russian Embassy in India shared the text of Putin’s message, in which he wrote, “You are rightly enjoying deep respect from your compatriots and great authority on the global stage. It is impossible to overstate your personal contribution to strengthening the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia. I would like to express my gratitude for the warm and cordial welcome and hospitality extended to me and the Russian delegation during my visit to New Delhi last week. The talks we held were undoubtedly substantive, frank, and productive. As always, it was a genuine pleasure to talk with you, and our discussions once again demonstrated your extraordinary political wisdom and foresight. We will, of course, continue our constructive cooperation on pressing bilateral and international issues for the benefit of our friendly nations.”
PM Modi Birthday Live: CM Yogi, Rajnath Singh, Chandrababu Naidu Distribute Laddoos To Vadnagar-Varanasi Bikers
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister Chirag Paswan, BJP State President and Minister of State Pankaj Chaudhary distributed laddoos to bikers who will travel from Vadnagar to Varanasi on Thursday.
The bikers will pass through several villages across seven states while spreading the message of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years of public service.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Plants Sapling Under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi planted a sapling under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative on Thursday to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Amit Shah Flags Off Bike Rally From Vadnagar To Varanasi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Anupriya Patel, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde flagged off a bike rally from Vadnagar to Varanasi on Thursday on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday.
The bikers will traverse seven states and pass through several villages while spreading the message of Prime Minister Modi’s 25 years of public service.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Amit Shah, Bhupendra Patel, Eknath Shinde Perform Aarti In Vadnagar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde performed aarti in Vadnagar, Gujarat, on Thursday on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Vedpathi Batuks Play Damrus At Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Vedpathi Batuks, who are studying to become Vedic priests, played damrus at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi on Thursday to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Lucknow Development Authority To Light 1 Lakh Lamps At Rashtriya Prerna Sthal
The Lucknow Development Authority will light 1 lakh lamps at Rashtriya Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, as part of the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. The initiative, titled ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’, is being held at prominent sites across the country to mark 25 years of the Prime Minister’s public life.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Chirag Paswan Extends Birthday Wishes, Praises His Development Vision
Union Minister Chirag Paswan extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday as the Prime Minister turned 76. Paswan said, “On behalf of my party, I extend birthday wishes to Prime Minister Modi…” He also highlighted Modi’s vision to take the country forward on the path of development.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Siliguri Schoolchildren Dress Up As Prime Minister To Celebrate Birthday
Schoolchildren in Siliguri, West Bengal, celebrated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday on Thursday by dressing up like him and wearing masks featuring the Prime Minister. The students also cut a birthday cake and took part in celebrations at their school.
PM Modi Birthday Live: UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak Distributes Fruit Baskets To Patients
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak distributed fruit baskets to patients at Civil Hospital on Thursday as part of the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday.
PM Modi Birthday Live: PM Modi Thanks People For ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’, Says Every Blessing Strengthens His Resolve
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked people for the ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ gesture on his 76th birthday, saying it had deeply touched him. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Some gestures remain very special!” and described ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ as an expression of affection. He added that every blessing strengthened his resolve to serve Bharat with greater devotion.
PM Modi Birthday Live: CM Rekha Gupta Performs Hawan At Khatu Shyam Mandir In Delhi
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta performed a hawan at the Shree Khatu Shyam Mandir on GT Karnal Road on Thursday to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Rahul Gandhi Extends Greetings, Wishes Him Good Health And Long Life
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. In a post on X, Gandhi wished Modi good health and a long life.
PM Modi Birthday Live: 11.59pm Countdown And 'Swag Se Swagat': How BJP Rang In PM Modi's 76th Birthday
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ushered in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday with a midnight countdown, posting a celebratory video on X at 11.59 pm on Wednesday, just a minute before September 17. Read More
PM Modi Birthday Live: CM Vijay Extends Greetings, Wishes Him Long Life And Good Health
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he turned 76 on Thursday. In a post on X, Vijay praised PM Modi’s dedication towards building a strong India and wished him a long life filled with good health.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Piyush Goyal Wishes PM Modi On Birthday, Says His Day Is Dedicated To India
Union Minister Piyush Goyal extended his birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a message highlighting his dedication to the country. In a post on X, Goyal wrote, “For most people, a birthday is a day for themselves… For PM Modi ji, it becomes another day for India.”
PM Modi Birthday Live: Dharmendra Pradhan Wishes PM Modi On 76th Birthday, Hails 25 Years Of Public Service
BJP Leader Dharmendra Pradhan extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praising his 25 years of dedicated public service. In a post on X, Pradhan said India had reached new heights in development, public welfare and global standing under Modi’s leadership, while his resolve for a “Viksit Bharat” was inspiring crores of citizens. He also prayed to Lord Jagannath for PM Modi’s long life, good health and continued energy.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Delhi To Light 1.25 Lakh ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ At Vijay Chowk
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that 1.25 lakh ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ will be lit at Vijay Chowk, Kartavya Path, on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. In a post on X, Gupta said the event will begin at 6:50 PM and urged Delhi residents to join in or light a diya at home between 6 PM and 7 PM, wishing the Prime Minister good health, long life and continued strength in serving the country.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Nitish Kumar Wishes PM Modi On 76th Birthday, Prays For His Long And Healthy Life
Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar extended heartfelt birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. In a post on X, Kumar conveyed his best wishes to the Prime Minister and prayed for his good health and long life.
PM Modi Birthday Live: CM Rekha Gupta Wishes PM Modi On 76th Birthday, Hails His Guidance For Delhi
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. In a post on X, Gupta said Delhi had received PM Modi’s “affection and guidance” and was moving forward with “new momentum, new capabilities, and newfound confidence” under his leadership.
She highlighted the city’s development and said Delhi was contributing to the vision of a developed India. Gupta also praised PM Modi’s commitment to serving the nation and wished him well on behalf of the people of Delhi.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Hardeep Singh Puri Wishes PM Modi On 76th Birthday, Hails 25 Years Of Public Service
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, highlighting his 25 years of public service. In a post on X, Puri credited PM Modi’s “visionary reforms, policies and schemes” with bringing transformational change and cited initiatives including Swachh Bharat Mission, PM Ujjwala Yojana, Jan Dhan Yojana and Ayushman Bharat.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Om Birla Wishes PM Modi On 76th Birthday, Hails His 25 Years In Public Life
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praising his more than 25 years in public life. In a post on X, Birla said India was “confidently carving out a new identity on the global stage” under Modi’s leadership, while highlighting development, self-reliance, innovation, digital progress, infrastructure expansion and public welfare.
PM Modi Birthday Live: JP Nadda Praises His Leadership, Says ‘Developed India’ Is Now People’s Aspiration
BJP leader JP Nadda extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praising his leadership and vision for a “Developed India”. In a post on X, Nadda described Modi as an inspiration for millions of young people and said the resolve for a “Developed India” had become an aspiration of the people.
He also highlighted India’s 7.8% GDP growth and its role in the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, describing them as indicators of a “strong, self-confident, and decisive India”. Nadda wished Modi good health, long life and continued energy to serve the nation.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Kiren Rijiju Extends Greetings, Wishes Him To Lead India Towards Viksit Bharat 2047
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he turned 76 on Thursday. In a post on X, Rijiju wrote, “Birthday greetings to Prime Minister of India Shri @narendramodi ji. May you continue to lead us towards #ViksitBharat 2047. #HappyBirthdayModiJi.”
PM Modi Birthday Live: Nitin Gadkari Wishes PM Modi On 76th Birthday, Hails His ‘Nation First’ Commitment
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as the “world’s most popular leader” and praising his commitment to the “Nation First” motto. In a post on X, Gadkari wished for the eradication of fear, hunger and corruption, and for India to become self-reliant and reclaim its position as the “world’s guru”. He also prayed for Modi’s good health and long life.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Shivraj Chouhan Calls Him ‘Architect Of A Developed, Self-Reliant India’
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as the “architect of a developed, self-reliant, and prosperous India”. In a post on X, Chouhan said Modi’s leadership was fulfilling Swami Vivekananda’s vision of India taking its rightful place as the “world guru”. He also wished the Prime Minister a long life and continued service to the country.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Tejasvi Surya Hails PM Modi’s Nearly 25-Year Leadership Journey On His Birthday
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting his nearly 25-year journey in public office.
In a post on X, Surya said leadership is “a heavy responsibility” that tests “your patience, your conviction, your character and your capacity to keep going through challenges and setbacks”. He said carrying that responsibility for nearly 25 years, first as Chief Minister of Gujarat and then as Prime Minister of India, in a “vibrant and fiercely competitive democracy”, is extraordinary.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Chandrababu Naidu Wishes PM Modi On 76th Birthday, Hails His 25 Years Of Public Service
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailing his 25 years of public service and leadership. In a post on X, Naidu said Modi had given “a new momentum to India’s growth story” and praised his vision of “Seva, Sankalp, and Sushasan”. He also prayed for Modi’s long, healthy and prosperous life.
PM Modi Birthday Live: Amit Shah Praises PM Modi’s Journey From Ordinary Volunteer To Prime Minister
Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing his journey from an ordinary volunteer to Chief Minister and then Prime Minister as a testament to national service.
In a post on X, Shah said Modi viewed power not as an end in itself but as a means to work for the welfare of the poor and nation-building. He also said workers like him were “fortunate” to have had the opportunity to work with Modi in every role he has undertaken.