Leaders greet PM Modi on 76th birthday, hail his 25-year public life
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also wished PM Modi a long and healthy life
On Thursday, September 17, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 76th birthday, marking 25 years of public service. President Droupadi Murmu praised Modi's governance record during her birthday message, while Home Minister Amit Shah recounted his journey from a humble BJP volunteer to the nation's highest political office.
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan highlighted India's emergence as a top-growing major economy under his leadership, citing progress in digital technology, space, healthcare, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Notable figures like Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also expressed their well wishes for Modi's long and healthy life, emphasizing his role in transforming India's growth story.
The BJP's Nitin Nabin described Modi as the embodiment of national service and the nation's progress.
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