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PM Modi 76th Birthday: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Launches ‘Seva Sankalp’ Yatra, Credits Modi Govnt With Key National Changes | VIDEO

Varanasi, September 17, 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "When the legacy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is written in the future, it will also be written that he freed the country from Naxalism, how he ended Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, how he brought crores of people out of poverty, how he ensured equal participation for women in Parliament and how he gave wings to the dreams…

PM Modi 76th Birthday: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Launches ‘Seva Sankalp’ Yatra, Credits Modi Govnt With Key National Changes | VIDEO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently turned 76 years old, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched a "Seva Sankalp" yatra to honor the occasion. The yatra, which connects the holy city of Kashi to Vadnagar, aims to promote service, values, and personal growth. Rajnath Singh praised Modi's tenure, highlighting key achievements such as eradicating Naxalism, ending Article 370, economic growth, and enhanced women's participation in Parliament.

The yatra also underscores the importance of self-reliance and India's growing global influence. Traveling across ten states, the 500-strong bikers carrying Gangajal and river water from Gujarat's rivers will culminate in Kashi, where devotees will offer a ceremonial water pouring at Baba Vishwanath. The yatra emphasizes communal harmony, tree plantation, water conservation, and a plastic-free India.

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