Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday, September 17, with Union ministers, BJP leaders and chief ministers extending birthday greetings and highlighting what they described as his contribution to public service, governance and India's development. Messages from leaders including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal and S Jaishankar, among others, were shared on social media and during public events.
Yogi Adityanath described Modi as the “world's most popular leader” and the architect of “New India”, while other leaders highlighted themes including “Nation First”, public service, self-reliance and the goal of a “Viksit Bharat”. Their messages also included wishes for the Prime Minister's health and long life.
