By Martin Shwenk Leade
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday on Wednesday was marked by a flood of greetings from Union ministers, chief ministers, global leaders, and citizens across the country. From prayers at gurudwaras to rangolis in schools and Ganga Aarti, the day turned into a nationwide celebration.Union Home Minister Amit Shah called Modi’s leadership the very definition of transformation. “The longest bridge in Assam, the world’s highest Chenab Railway Bridge in Kashmir, semiconductor units, digital public infrastructure—these are symbols of India becoming number one in every field under the Modi government. Today, when even vegetable vendors proudly display UPI, the meaning of being Narendra Modi becomes clear.”— AmitShah (@AmitShah) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the prime minister as a leader of “visionary leadership, dedication to the nation, and tireless hard work” who had “infused India with new energy and a new direction.” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the BJP leader’s “firm resolve to build an Atmanirbhar, Sammridh and Viksit Bharat serves as an inspiration,” while Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal wished him on behalf of “140 crore countrymen.”— PiyushGoyal (@PiyushGoyal) Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri revealed that prayers were offered in five major gurudwaras — Patna Sahib, Bangla Sahib, Singh Sabha, Kirtangadh Sahib, and Shri Guru Singh Sabha — for Modi’s long life and health. “Today, we are a $4.4 trillion economy, ranked fourth globally,” he said, adding, “With the current GDP growth, we will soon become the third-largest economy.”Live Events President Droupadi Murmu, in her message, praised the prime minister for “instilling a culture of achieving great goals” and prayed for his “health and joy.”Chief ministers extend wishes State leaders across the country joined in with tributes. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath called Modi “the torchbearer of the hopes and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians, who has positioned ‘New India’ in the front row on the global stage, the world’s most popular politician, and the one who has realized the vision of ‘One India – Excellent India.’” Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma described Modi as “the world’s most popular Prime Minister, the true son of Mother India, the flag-bearer of Indian culture. Under your able leadership, not only has the pace of India’s development accelerated and the deprived received their due rights, but the nation’s pride has also reached new heights across the entire world.”— himantabiswa (@himantabiswa) Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu wrote, “We are truly fortunate to have the right leader at the right time, guiding our nation with clarity and determination. His absolute commitment to the people and our nation’s prosperity, reflected in Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and the bold reforms he has championed, has touched countless lives and brought meaningful change across the country.” Delhi CM Rekha Gupta extended greetings to “the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, who rules the hearts of so many Indians. I, along with the people of Delhi, wish you a very happy birthday.”Celebrations across the country Beyond the corridors of power, citizens marked the day with local gestures. In Gujarat, schoolchildren in Rajkot crafted 75 colourful rangolis to honour the Prime Minister. In Rajasthan, BJP workers led by state party president Madan Rathore held a cleanliness drive at Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal. Devotees at Delhi’s Hanuman temple and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib offered prayers for Modi’s health and longevity.— ANI (@ANI) Pilgrims at Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu also joined in with birthday wishes, while Delhi ministers Kapil Mishra and Manjinder Singh Sirsa personally offered prayers. Meanwhile, Ganga Aarti was also performed by supporters in Varanasi.— ANI (@ANI) From festive rangolis to public prayers, the celebrations reflected not only political tributes but also personal admiration, underscoring Modi’s wide appeal as he entered his 75th year.(If you want to wish Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leave a comment below)Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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