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Narendra Modi celebrates 76th birthday and 25 years of public service
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 76th birthday, marking 25 years of public service. The occasion has drawn widespread greetings from political leaders, celebrities, and international diplomats.
In India, political figures across the spectrum, including opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi, Omar Abdullah, and Mallikarjun Kharge, extended wishes for his health and longevity. Regional leaders from Northeast India and various state Chief Ministers also offered congratulations. The spiritual leader the Dalai Lama praised India’s emergence as a strong nation, noting its contribution to global peace.
To commemorate the milestone, the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ has been launched, a month-long campaign of service running until October 17. Various activities are being held across the country, including blood donation camps, community service, and public events in cities like Delhi and Varanasi. Celebrities from Bollywood and South Indian cinema have also shared messages of support on social media.
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Narendra Modi has served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. www.abtakmedia.com · navbharatlive.com · dainiknavajyoti.com · desitalkchicago.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is a month-long campaign running from September 17 to October 17. hindi.pardaphash.com · jknewsline.com · hindi.asianetnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Dalai Lama sent birthday greetings to Prime Minister Modi, noting India's contribution to global peace. kalingatv.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Narendra Modi assumed office as Prime Minister of India on May 26, 2014. dainiknavajyoti.com · desitalkchicago.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Foreign leaders and diplomatic missions from countries including Dominica, Sri Lanka, and the Netherlands extended birthday wishes. asianlite.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Narendra Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat. www.abtakmedia.com · navbharatlive.com · dainiknavajyoti.com · desitalkchicago.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Political leaders from both the ruling BJP and opposition parties extended birthday greetings to the Prime Minister. sanmarg.in · desitalkchicago.com · hindi.asianetnews.com · www.latestly.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Narendra Modi turned 76 years old on September 17, 2026. navbharatlive.com · sanmarg.in · dainiknavajyoti.com · hindi.pardaphash.com · hindi.asianetnews.com · +1 more