As PM Modi Turns 72, President Murmu, Oppn Leaders and Colleagues Extend Wishes

PM Modi will speak at the release of cheetahs brought from Namibia at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 72 on Saturday, 17 September, with politicians and dignitaries extending their best wishes to him.

Modi's birthday is often marked with development initiatives while the BJP launches 'seva' (service) activities. It was no different this year as he will speak at four programmes linked to diverse fields, including the release of cheetahs brought from Namibia at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.

Wishing him, President Droupadi Murmu said the work for nation-building under his incomparable hardwork, dedication and creativity continue to advance.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar greeted him, saying his transformative vision and inspirational leadership have elevated 'Bharat' to newer heights of glory.

प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी जी को जन्मदिवस की हार्दिक बधाई व शुभकामनाएं। मेरी कामना है कि आप के द्वारा अतुलनीय परिश्रम, कर्तव्यनिष्ठा और सृजनशीलता के साथ किया जा रहा राष्ट्रनिर्माण का अभियान, आप के नेतृत्व में आगे बढ़ता रहे। मेरी शुभेच्छा है कि ईश्वर आपको स्वस्थ और दीर्घायु बनाए।

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 17, 2022

Modi's ministerial colleagues paid fulsome tributes to his leadership and administrative acumen.

Opposition leaders, including Congress' Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar of the NCP, Tejashwi Yadav of the RJD and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, also wished him.

Wishing PM Narendra Modi a happy birthday.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 17, 2022

'Flag-Bearer of Indian Culture' : Amit Shah on Modi

Home Minister Amit Shah hailed him as the flag-bearer of Indian culture who has connected the country to its roots and led it forward in every field.

Under his farsighted leadership, India has emerged as a world power and he has distinguished himself as a global leader respected by the world, Shah said.

भारतीय संस्कृति के संवाहक @narendramodi जी ने देश को अपनी मूल जड़ों से जोड़ हर क्षेत्र में आगे ले जाने का काम किया है।
मोदीजी की दूरदर्शिता व नेतृत्व में नया भारत एक विश्वशक्ति बनकर उभरा है। मोदी जी ने वैश्विक नेता के रूप में अपनी पहचान बनाई है, जिसका पूरी दुनिया सम्मान करती है।

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 17, 2022

Modi's life symbolises service and dedication, he said, calling him the builder of a secure, strong and 'Aatmanirbhar' new India.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said his leadership has boosted progress and good governance like never before and taken India's prestige and self-respect to a new high.

He has given a new dimension to Indian politics and importance to the welfare of the poor along with development, Singh said.

भारत के यशस्वी प्रधानमंत्री, श्री @narendramodi को जन्मदिवस की हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएँ। उन्होंने अपने नेतृत्व से देश में प्रगति और सुशासन को अभूतपूर्व मज़बूती दी है और पूरे विश्व में भारत की प्रतिष्ठा और स्वाभिमान को नई ऊँचाई दी है। ईश्वर उन्हें स्वस्थ रखें और दीर्घायु करें।

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 17, 2022

More About Modi

An RSS pracharak from a young age, Modi was drafted into the BJP's organisation and later became Gujarat chief minister in 2001.

Since then, he has achieved the unique feat of never losing the state, and now national election when he has been the face of the party.

He led the BJP to win in three consecutive Gujarat Assembly polls in 2002, 2007 and 2012 and in the Lok Sabha polls in 2014 and 2019.