Keralam Guv, CM extend birthday wishes to PM Modi

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 17 (PTI) Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister V D Satheesan and BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday.

Arlekar extended his greetings through a Facebook post of an image of Modi with a happy birthday wish.

Satheesan wished the PM good health, happiness and long life in an ‘X’ post.

“Warm birthday greetings to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri @narendramodi ji. Wishing you good health, happiness, and a long life,” he said.

Prime Minister Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in the small town of Vadnagar in Gujarat.

Keralam BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar greeted Modi, saying he “exemplifies” ‘seva’, a word which was included in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2024.

Chandrasekhar, in an ‘X’ post, said that, according to the dictionary, the word ‘seva’ is defined as selfless service.

He contended that just as the word was not in the dictionary before 2024, India’s political culture did not have seva as a goal in the past.

“Before 2024, the dictionary did not have this word, just as our political culture did not have seva as a goal. In 2024, Oxford brought seva into vocabulary and dictionary formally. I join crores of Indians and people around the world in wishing respectful birthday greetings to our nation’s PM and Pradhan Sevak @narendramodi ji,” he said.

The BJP MLA from Nemom constituency said that the PM was a leader who exemplifies seva and “inspires all of us to do the same.” He further said that he was privileged and fortunate to work with the PM and contribute to India’s transformation and journey towards ‘Viksit Bharat’.

“Today, as we celebrate Modi ji’s birthday, we are also celebrating 25 years of his #Seva, #PoliticsOfSeva – 25 years of his vision of service. He brought the concept of seva into politics.

“A politics that puts people first. A politics that makes a difference to people’s lives. From Gujarat to India, every mandate has brought a larger responsibility, and every blessing, the strength to build bigger. 25 years. His Service. Your blessing. India’s strength,” he said in his post.

Actors and singers from the Malayalam film industry also greeted Modi on the occasion.

“Birthday wishes to Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji,” superstar Mammootty said in a Facebook post.

Singer K S Chitra also extended greetings to the PM through a FB post.

“On the auspicious occasion of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji’s 76th birthday, I extend my warm wishes for your good health, happiness, and long life.

“Your visionary leadership and tireless dedication to our nation continue to inspire millions. May you be blessed with strength and wisdom to guide Bharat towards greater heights,” she said. PTI HMP KH

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