# Narendra Modi 76th birthday and 25 years of service > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/narendra-modi-76th-birthday-celebrations > Updated: 2026-09-17T12:21:27.000Z. Sources: 62. Developments: 5. Indian political leaders and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are observing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday and his 25 years of public service through the month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ campaign, running from September 17 to October 17. This milestone marks his journey from becoming the Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001 to his tenure as Prime Minister since 2014. As part of the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ initiative, nationwide lamp-lighting events are being organized. In Delhi, approximately 100,000 lamps are planned for Kartavya Path, coinciding with the inauguration of development projects valued at roughly 13,820 crore rupees. Other large-scale events include 5.8 million lamps in Madhya Pradesh, 3.6 million in Chhattisgarh, and 76,000 diyas in Ahmedabad. The campaign includes diverse service-oriented activities. In Ayodhya, the Municipal Corporation conducted a large-scale cleanliness drive, while a bike rally was launched to connect the Prime Minister’s professional base in Varanasi to his birthplace in Vadnagar. Other activities include blood donation camps, medical drives, and fruit distribution. On his birthday, September 17, the Prime Minister received tributes from President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, and opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Omar Abdullah, and Mallikarjun Kharge. The Dalai Lama also offered praise, noting India’s emergence as a strong nation and its contribution to global peace. International recognition included messages from leaders in Dominica, Sri Lanka, and the Netherlands. Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the Prime Minister’s leadership, citing achievements such as the revocation of Article 370 and economic growth. Despite the celebrations, political criticism persists; RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav described the campaigns as “misplaced” due to inflation and unemployment. ## Claims - Narendra Modi turned 76 years old on September 17, 2026. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Narendra Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Narendra Modi has served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Political leaders from both the ruling BJP and opposition parties extended birthday greetings to the Prime Minister. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is a month-long campaign running from September 17 to October 17. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Narendra Modi assumed office as Prime Minister of India on May 26, 2014. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Foreign leaders and diplomatic missions from countries including Dominica, Sri Lanka, and the Netherlands extended birthday wishes. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Dalai Lama sent birthday greetings to Prime Minister Modi, noting India's contribution to global peace. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-17: Ujjain to light 30 lakh lamps for Narendra Modi’s birthday Ujjain will host a mass lighting event of over 30 lakh lamps along the Shipra River to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday as part of the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ campaign. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ujjain-to-light-30-lakh-lamps-for-narendra-modis-birthday ### 2026-09-17: Narendra Modi celebrates 76th birthday and 25 years of public service Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks his 76th birthday and 25 years of public service, receiving global greetings and launching the month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ service campaign across India. 37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indias-vice-president-praises-pm-modis-leadership-on-his-76th-birthday ### 2026-09-16: India celebrates Narendra Modi’s birthday with nationwide lamp-lighting events India is celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday with nationwide lamp-lighting ceremonies and the launch of development projects worth 13,820 crore rupees in Delhi. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-celebrates-narendra-modis-birthday-with-nationwide-lamp-lighting-events ### 2026-09-14: Indian leaders mark PM Modi's birthday with celebrations and greetings Indian leaders are celebrating PM Narendra Modi’s birthday through lamp-lighting campaigns in Assam and Odisha, while various officials extend birthday greetings to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/odisha-cm-urges-citizens-to-light-lamps-for-pm-modis-birthday ### 2026-09-14: Narendra Modi celebrates 76th birthday and 25 years in public service Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates his 76th birthday and 25 years in public service, marked by the BJP's month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ and a symbolic motorcycle journey from Varanasi to Vadnagar. 43 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-marks-narendra-modis-76th-birthday-with-focus-on-digital-growth --- Cite as: Narendra Modi 76th birthday and 25 years of service. 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