{
  "id": 7935862,
  "title": "PM Narendra Modi Birthday: Varanasi Youth Mark Occasion With Blood Donation Camp As Gen Z Wing Launches 'Modi’s GenZ Blood Squad'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/pm-narendra-modi-birthday-varanasi-youth-mark-occasion-with-blood",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T02:51:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/pm-narendra-modi-birthday-varanasi-youth-mark-occasion-with-blood-donation-camp-as-gen-z-wing-launches-modis-genz-blood-squad"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, the Gen Z Wing of Antyodaya Parishad organized a blood donation camp in Varanasi, called the 'Modi's GenZ Blood Squad'. The event took place at the IMA building in Lahurabir, where many participants were aged between 18 and 22 years. Some participants were first-time blood donors and first-time voters, according to organizers.\n\nCouncil President Mahesh Chand Srivastava highlighted the strong sense of social responsibility among young people and the need to channel their energy towards constructive activities. He introduced the 'Modi's GenZ Blood Squad' initiative as a platform for young people to engage in social service. Young attendees expressed their admiration for Prime Minister Modi, using nicknames such as \"OG,\" \"Greatest of All Time (GOAT),\" and \"Legend\".\n\nThe organizers aimed to address young people's hesitations and misconceptions about blood donation through such programs, which they believed could promote greater awareness about voluntary blood donation. First-time donor Ayush shared his initial hesitation but expressed gratitude for the Antyodaya Parishad's efforts to educate him about the importance of blood donation.\n\nUpon the completion of the event, certificates were presented to the blood donors, especially congratulating first-time donors and encouraging them to participate in social service activities in the future. The organizers expressed appreciation to the blood donors, medical team, IMA officials, and volunteers for their contributions to the event.",
  "summary": "Varanasi: On the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, the Gen Z Wing of Antyodaya Parishad organised a blood donation camp in Varanasi, with a large number of young people participating in the ‘Modi’s GenZ Blood Squad’ event. Also Watch: The event was held at the IMA building in Lahurabir, where organisers said many of the participants were aged between 18 and 22 years. Several…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Modi turns 76: How BJP marks PM’s birthday with nationwide ‘Seva Diwas’, bike rallies, blood donation camps",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/modi-turns-76-how-bjp-marks-pms-birthday-with-nationwide-seva-diwas",
        "published": "2026-09-17T01:15:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}