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CM Rekha Gupta, CM Yogi, Amit Shah and more: BJP leaders celebrate PM Modi's birthday with Ashirwad Ka Diya program

On PM Narendra Modi's birthday, BJP leaders including Rekha Gupta, Yogi Adityanath, Amit Shah, Kangana Ranaut and more were seen taking part in Ashirwad Ka Diya events across India. Watch videos and pictures inside.

CM Rekha Gupta, CM Yogi, Amit Shah and more: BJP leaders celebrate PM Modi's birthday with Ashirwad Ka Diya program

On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday, BJP leaders across India celebrated with the Aashirwad Ka Diya program, lighting lamps to express their blessings and support. BJP workers lit lamps at Mumbai offices, while CM Yogi Adityanath participated in Lucknow, emphasizing the significance of Modi's birthday as a celebration of his leadership.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta lit diyas at Kartavya Path, with around 1.25 lakh diyas used to illuminate the area. The program was held at various locations, including the Red Fort, Lucknow, Jammu and Kashmir, Ujjain, and Ahmedabad. Bollywood stars like Kangana Ranaut and Akshay Kumar also shared messages on social media, encouraging public service on the occasion.

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