Veteran artiste Raghubir Yadav has a pivotal role in Om Ka Hari, which released in theatres on Friday September 18. Directed by Harish Vyas, the movie sees the actor play father to Anshuman Jha, who has also produced the film under his banner First Ray Films. The movie explores a bitter-sweet conflict between a father and his son. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, Yadav said that he agreed to do the film as he has witnessed such scenarios before. I have stayed a lot in a lot of villages in UP (Uttar Pradesh), MP (Madhya Pradesh) and Bihar. I have been witnessing this relationship between a father and his kids since ages. Earlier, it was different and then things started changing. In our era, people didnt have much money to study. A father used to somehow educate his children and take them to a level. He then would look at the son of his neighbour and get his son also to become an engineer and get married. Yadav pointed out that now, of course, things have changed. Now the time is such that kids wish to live their lives as per their own wishes, he said. So, I found this conflict between a father and a son very interesting. I got a chance to become a father of this era. Om Ka Hari also stars Soni Razdan in the role of Yadavs wife, along with Ayesha Kapur and Samta Sudiksha. Yadav also found other characteristics of the father interesting. He is someone who realizes that the one he thought would provide him with support (his son) is having a conflict with him. He is also well-versed with astrology, so he realizes that he has only six more days to live. The character has a funny side and some conflict as well. So, I thought it would be fun to do it, he said. A large portion of the film was shot in Varanasi and its ghats. It was great fun, recalled Yadav. When we shot at the Harishchandra Ghat, we felt this is such a peaceful place. In our film, the father reaches that place to die. The ones who were getting burnt appeared to be more peaceful (laughs). Yadav has played various characters in his decades long career. When asked about his selection criteria, he simply said, It should be something I have never done before. It should challenge me. I dont enjoy if I am able to do it easily. It should give me sleepless nights (laughs). Doobne mein maza aata hai mujhe. Also Read: Alia Bhatt recalls childhood memory of Mahesh Bhatts theatrical parenting at special screening of Om Ka Hari: He is very theatrical and that sometimes makes for great memories
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Trade with Tradition: UPs cultural Mahakumbh to be showcased before global guests
A variety of cultural programmes will be organised at the UP International Trade Show from September 25 to 29 of 2026 to present Uttar Pradeshs industrial, trade and cultural identity on a global platform. As per the official handout issued here, through the efforts of the Yogi government, Uttar Pradesh is getting an opportunity to present its rich cultural heritage before the world alongside investment, trade and tourism. Entrepreneurs, investors and visitors arriving from India and abroad at the Trade Show will get a glimpse of the states folk arts, classical music, dance and cultural traditions. The cultural programmes at the Trade Show will begin on September 25 with conch-shell blowing and Vedic Manglacharan. The programme will commence with a performance by Vishal Kumar of Varanasi. This will be followed by instrumental music by Pt. Chetan Joshi of Noida, Kathak dance by Aloknisha Srivastava of Lucknow, Dedhiya folk dance by Purnima of Prayagraj and a bhajan performance by Aarti Khetpal of Vrindavan, which will attract audiences. On September 26, a Pakhawaj duet, Bhojpuri folk singing, Kathak, folk dance from Mathura and a Star Night will be organised. Pt. Ravishankar Upadhyay and Pt. Rishi Shankar Upadhyay of Delhi will perform in the Pakhawaj duet. Kusum Pandey of Mirzapur and Avnish Tiwari of Jaunpur will perform Bhojpuri folk songs, while Maryada Kulshreshtha of Noida will perform Kathak. Seema Mawal of Mathura will present a folk dance, and Nishtha Sharma of Sultanpur will perform at the Star Night. On September 27, saxophone instrumental music, bhajan/folk singing, Rai folk dance from Jhansi, Bharatanatyam and a Star Night will be organised. On September 28, a percussion ensemble by Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow, Alha singing by Jitendra Chaurasia of Mahoba, Kathak, Tharu tribal dance from Pilibhit and a Sufi Night by Roopali Joggu of Sultanpur will be organised. On September 29, the cultural programmes will conclude with a sitar recital by Padma Shri Pt. Shivnath Mishra of Varanasi, ghazal singing by Kamal Khan of Lucknow, Kathak by Mitali Saini of Ghaziabad, a choreographed presentation of Kathak of India/UP and a Star Night. The showcasing of folk arts and classical traditions from different regions of the state at the Trade Show, organised on the initiative of the Yogi government, will highlight Uttar Pradeshs cultural diversity. Performances by artists from Kashi, Mathura, Vrindavan, Bundelkhand, Awadh, Purvanchal and the Terai region will introduce visitors to the states vibrant and diverse culture. Alongside industrial and trade activities, the cultural performances will present the UP International Trade Show as a confluence of art, culture and entrepreneurship.
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In major reshuffle, Uttar Pradesh transfers 35 IPS officers
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 19 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh has ordered the transfer of 35 IPS officers in a major reshuffle announced on Saturday. The changes cover officers from the 2014 to 2022 batches and affect several key positions in police commissionerates and districts across the state. Charu Nigam of the 2014 batch has been shifted from the post of Police Superintendent of UP-112 in Lucknow to Commandant of the 47th Battalion of the Provincial Armed Constabulary in Ghaziabad. Shravan Kumar Singh has been moved from Deputy Commissioner of Police in Kanpur Nagar to the same rank in Gautam Buddh Nagar. Pramod Kumar has been transferred from Deputy Commissioner of Police in Varanasi to Police Superintendent at the Cyber Headquarters in Lucknow, while Ravi Shankar Nim goes from Gautam Buddh Nagar to Commandant of the 2nd Battalion of the Special Security Force in Gorakhpur. Atul Sharma-II has been posted as Police Superintendent at the Intelligence Headquarters in Lucknow after serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police in Agra. Sonam Kumar shifts from Agra to Prayagraj as Deputy Commissioner of Police, and Ravindra Kumar moves from Kanpur Nagar to Agra in the same capacity. Neeraj Kumar Pandey has been transferred from Prayagraj to Police Superintendent at the Police Headquarters in Prayagraj. Mamta Rani Chaudhary goes from Lucknow Commissionerate to Police Superintendent in the CID at Lucknow, while Mohd. Irfan Ansari has been shifted from Prayagraj Police Headquarters to CID Headquarters in Lucknow. Saad Miya Khan and Syed Ali Abbas have exchanged postings between Gautam Buddh Nagar and Agra. Shruti Srivastava has been moved from Varanasi to Prayagraj as Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police. Vikram Dahiya has been moved from Pilibhit to Chandauli as Additional Police Superintendent, while Ayush Srivastava has been shifted from Jaunpur to Unnao as Police Superintendent of the city. Rajesh Gunawat has been promoted and posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police in Varanasi, and Anant Chandrashekhar moves from Chandauli to Jaunpur as Police Superintendent of the city. Among the 2022 batch officers, Devesh Chaturvedi goes from Ayodhya to Ambedkar Nagar as Additional Police Superintendent, Vivek Tiwari from Kheri to Barabanki, and Sumit Sudhakar Ramteke from Kanpur Nagar to Sambhal. Ariba Noman has been posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police in Kanpur Nagar, Manoj Kumar Yadav to Agra in the same rank, and Rijul to Ghaziabad. Gautam Rai shifts within Bijnor to the rural charge, while Mavis Talk moves from Banda to Sonbhadra. Several SPS officers have also been reassigned. Jitendra Kumar Srivastava goes to Lucknow Commissionerate, Kapil Dev Singh to the Traffic Headquarters in Lucknow, Gyanendra Nath Prasad to Agra, Balwant Kumar Chaudhary to Ghaziabad, Abhay Nath Tripathi to Kanpur Nagar, Harendra Kumar to Agra, Rajesh Kumar Pandey to Varanasi, Harendra Pratap Yadav to UP-112 in Lucknow, Kuldeep Singh to the 43rd Battalion PAC in Etah and Vineet Bhatnagar to Varanasi. The officers have been directed to join their new assignments at the earliest.
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Northern Railway's Jammu division to run 3 special trains to meet festival rush
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Indian Railways plans to launch second sleeper Vande Bharat Express, connecting New Delhi and Varanasi. The overnight service aims to reduce travel time and enhance comfort, with a trial run expected this month and operations starting around Diwali. The trial run is likely to take place this month.
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PM Modis 25 years in public life marked by welfare for poor, foundation for Indias growth: Amit Shah
Vadnagar, Sep 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modis 25 years in public life should be seen as a period of welfare for the poor and foundation-laying for Indias prosperity. He was speaking after inaugurating the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan in Vadnagar and flagging off a bike rally to Varanasi to mark Modis birthday. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde were also present. Born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar in Gujarats Mehsana district, Modi turned 76 on Thursday. He completes 25 uninterrupted years in public office on October 7, having first taken the oath as Gujarat chief minister in 2001 before becoming prime minister in 2014. Addressing a gathering, Shah said the 25 years of Modis public life will have to be written in golden letters in history as the years of poor welfare. He said the period under Modis leadership had laid the foundation for Indias prosperity, made the country more secure and started the process of making India a global leader in infrastructure and digital public infrastructure. Shah said Modis tenure as PM would be remembered as a period of welfare for poor people and claimed that 25 crore people had been lifted out of poverty during this period. He said generations of people had waited for basic necessities such as houses, toilets, tap water, electricity, food and medical treatment. His 12-year tenure as prime minister will be known as a golden era for the 80 crore poor people of the country, Shah said, listing houses, electricity, tap water, five kg of free grain per person per month, health coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh, toilets and gas cylinders among the benefits delivered by the Modi government. Shah said Modi had personally experienced poverty after being born in a poor village and had, despite his circumstances, put before the country a vision of equitable and inclusive development. He said Modis 25-year public life was also marked by sustained personal work and service to the poor, backward classes, Dalits and tribals. Shah said he had worked with Modi during his organisational years in Gujarat and later when he became the CM and PM. The Union minister also praised Modis simplicity and said he had connected BJP workers across the country with the Nation First slogan. He said Modi had treated the entire country as his family. Referring to Modis years as Gujarat CM, Shah listed initiatives including water management, the Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana, Sagarkhedu Kalyan Yojana, industrial development, Vibrant Gujarat, an education hub and 24-hour electricity supply to villages. He said the state recorded an agricultural growth of more than eight per cent when Modi was the CM. The Gujarat model was subsequently taken to the national level after Modi took charge of the nation in 2014, he said. Shah credited the Modi government with introducing what he described as clear policies after a period of policy paralysis and cited GST, the JAM (Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, Mobile) trinity, Direct Benefit Transfer, banking reforms, FDI and PLI (Production Linked Incentive) as measures that had contributed to economic development. He also referred to expansion of roads, railways, airports, ports and digital infrastructure, saying the number of airports in the country had increased from 75 to 150. He mentioned PM Gati Shakti, Digital India and Startup India as initiatives that had opened opportunities for the youth. On national security, Shah cited the governments decisions on Article 370, the Citizenship Amendment Act, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, peace accords in the Northeast and military operations. He also referred to measures relating to women, tribal welfare, defence production and space programmes, including Chandrayaan and Aditya L1. Shah said Modis public life could be summed up in two words -- India First. Earlier, CM Patel said the bike rally from Vadnagar to Varanasi was not merely a journey but a pledge-driven mission dedicated to serving the nation. He said Vadnagars soil had inspired Modi with patriotism, simplicity and a spirit of service and that his 25 years of public life had contributed to the countrys transformation. Patel said India had emerged as a major opportunity for youth and highlighted developments in digital payments, space technology, artificial intelligence and semiconductors. He said the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan should take Modis message of public service to every household and called for building a Viksit Gujarat as part of the vision of a Viksit Bharat. A simultaneous rally was flagged off from Varanasi, PMs Lok Sabha constituency, with the two journeys planned to conclude on October 7, the day Modi completes 25 years as CM of Gujarat and Indias PM. According to the BJP, the two rallies will together cover about 40,000 km through 193 districts and around 1,159 villages across 10 states. Around 1,000 youths will participate, it said. At Vadnagar, Shah, Patel and other leaders first performed Maha-aarti at Sharmishtha Lake and then walked to the ancient Hatkeshwar temple of Lord Shiva. Shah prayed for Modis long life and good health before flagging off the rally, said officials. Shah said the BJP and its allies had launched the campaign to take the message of Modis 25 years of public service to people across the country and inspire younger generations to work towards the goal of a developed India by 2047.
LG, elected govt need to work in close coordination in UT with legislature: Puducherry LG
Puducherry, Sep 17:Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry K Kailashnathan, a former IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, has asserted that the Lieutenant Governors administration and the elected government need to work in close coordination in a Union Territory with a legislature. Interacting with journalists from Kashmir and Varanasi during a PIB tour, Kailashnathan said differences of opinion between the LG administration and the Chief Ministers Office could arise, but these should not necessarily be viewed as conflicts. Conflicts do take place between the two, but I wont consider them conflicts; rather, they are differences in opinion, he said. The Puducherry LG said that the Lieutenant Governor in a UT with a legislature enjoys substantial powers, but this should not become an issue when the LG administration and elected government function in coordination. I clear 99 per cent of the files forwarded by the elected government, except files concerning backdoor appointments, Kailashnathan said. He stressed the importance of coordination between the constitutional authorities for ensuring smooth governance and effective implementation of development initiatives in a Union Territory with an elected legislature. Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory administration and Puducherry UT administration share almost the same model of governance.
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Gujarat CM joins 'Shramdaan' at PM Modis birthplace, plants trees under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
Digital Desk | Vadnagar, Sep 17 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday joined a cleanliness drive at the Vadnagar Bus Port, participating in Shramdaan and planting trees as part of statewide programmes marking Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday and his 25 years in public service. Patel took part in the cleanliness activity at the bus port in Vadnagar, PM Modis birthplace, under the Swachhata Hi Seva initiative. He also planted trees under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign, combining the cleanliness drive with a message of environmental conservation. The programme was organised as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan and Seva Setu programmes being held across Gujarat to mark PM Modis birthday and commemorate his 25-year journey in public service. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Gujarat Energy Minister Rushikesh Patel, local public representatives, government officials and a large number of citizens joined the Chief Minister during the Shramdaan at the Vadnagar Bus Port. The participants also extended their wishes for PM Modis good health and well-being on his birthday. The programme formed part of a series of events in the town on Thursday, with senior BJP leaders and the state government organising public-service and cleanliness activities to mark the occasion. Earlier in the day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in a Maha Aarti at Sharmishtha Lake in Vadnagar and offered prayers for Modis long life and well-being. The leaders later undertook a padayatra from Sharmishtha Lake to the historic Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple, where they offered prayers for the progress of the state and country. A bike rally from Vadnagar to Varanasi was also flagged off from the Hatkeshwar Temple by Shah, Patel and other dignitaries. Around 250 bikers are taking part in the rally, carrying the message of public service and nation-building along the route. The bikers are also carrying water collected from Sharmishtha Ghat in Vadnagar, which is to be taken to Varanasi for Jalabhishek at the Kashi Vishwanath temple. The initiative is intended to symbolise the connection between the two historic cities associated with PM Modi. HM Shah subsequently participated in a cleanliness drive at Vadnagar Railway Station, where trees were also planted under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign. The statewide programmes, being held under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan and Seva Setu, include activities focused on public service, cleanliness and community participation.
'Architect of modern India': CM Dhami hails PM Modi at 'Aashirwad ka Diya' event
Digital Desk | Dehradun, Sep 17 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi the architect of modern India during the 'Aashirwad ka Diya' event, held to celebrate the latter's birthday. The 'Aashirwad ka Diya' event, as part of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', is being organised in various states across the country, where NDA leaders and Ministers are lighting lamps at at significant venues and taking part in 'aarti' rituals at the banks of holy rivers to pray for good health and long life of the Prime Minister. Addressing a gathering in Dehradun, CM Dhami said: Today is a truly auspicious day because, alongside unveiling the statue of Maa Yamuna, we are also inaugurating the first phase of the construction of ghats. Furthermore, today marks 'Vishwakarma Puja'worship of the deity who sustained the world through his craftsmanship, industry, and artistry. It is also a momentous occasion because today is the birthday of the architect and visionary of modern India, our Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has elevated India's global stature to a point where today the world awaits India's stance before making any major decision. On his birthday, I extend heartfelt best wishes and congratulations to him on behalf of all of you, the Chief Minister added. CM Dhami also said that PM Modi holds a deep affection for Uttarakhand. Along with the Uttarakhand CM, President and Spiritual Head of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Swami Chidanand Saraswati and Mahamandaleshwar Avdhoot Baba Arun Giri Ji Maharaj were also present at the occasion. They are here to bestow their blessings upon us all and to offer their best wishes and blessings to the Prime Minister, CM Dhami said. The 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' has been launched by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to mark PM Modi's 25 years of public service. Earlier on Thursday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the campaign in Varanasi. Highlighting that Gujarat's Vadnagar is the birthplace of PM Modi, CM Adityanath said that 10 'yatras' will start from Varanasi, where the participants will carry the holy water of the sacred rivers of Kashi and reach the city's Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple through different routes. Similarly, the holy water from rivers in Gujarat will be carried by the participants of the 'yatra' and offered at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple here, he added.
Priyanka Chopra marked husband Nick Jonas 34th birthday on September 17 with a series of personal pictures and a video featuring their daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. The actor and singer received a birthday tribute from Priyanka, who shared glimpses of their family celebrations on Instagram. Priyanka began the post with a picture of herself kissing Nick on the cheek. In the photograph, Nick can be seen wearing a cap with the text, Sorry were golfing. The carousel also featured a few candid pictures of the birthday boy, including one in which he posed inside a private vehicle decorated for the occasion. The final slide of Priyankas post featured a video of Nick with their daughter Malti. In the clip, Malti can be heard singing while Nick accompanies her on the piano. Sharing the post, Priyanka penned in the caption, Happy birthday to the man that makes all our dreams come true.. everyday. We love you Gaga. Sound on @nickjonas @maltimarie. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) Priyankas mother, Madhu Chopra, also extended her wishes to Nick on his birthday. She shared a series of pictures featuring Nick, his brothers Kevin Jonas and Joe Jonas, and Malti. Sharing the pictures, she penned in the caption, Happy Birthday, @nickjonas So grateful to have you as a part of our family. You're not just my son-in-law but truly like a son to me. She added, Your kindness, hard work, and the love you have for our family mean so much. Wishing you a day filled with happiness, love, and everything you deserve! Priyanka and Nick first sparked romance after connecting through direct messages on X. Their relationship progressed quickly, and the couple got engaged in August 2018. They married later that year in Rajasthan, holding both a traditional Christian wedding and a Hindu ceremony. The couple welcomed their daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, via surrogacy in January 2022. Since then, Priyanka and Nick have occasionally shared glimpses of their family life on social media. On the work front, Priyanka is set to return to Indian cinema with SS Rajamoulis Varanasi. She will be seen as Mandakini in the film, which also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. Directed by SS Rajamouli, Varanasi marks Priyankas upcoming appearance in an Indian film. Also Read : Priyanka Chopra Jonas speaks on the magic of the unknown in new Bentley campaign BTS
HM Shah flags off Vadnagar to Varanasi bike yatra on PM Modis 76th birthday
Digital Desk | Vadnagar, Sep 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday flagged off the Vadnagar to Varanasi bike rally from Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthplace in Gujarat, launching a multi-state journey that will carry the message of his 25 years in public life to villages along the route. The rally was flagged off from Vadnagar as part of the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', being organised from September 17 to October 17 to mark PM Modis 76th birthday and his 25 years in public life. A parallel Varanasi to Vadnagar ride was also flagged off from PM Modis parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh. Addressing the gathering before the flag-off, HM Shah said the Vadnagar-Varanasi journey would connect PM Modis birthplace with his karmabhoomi and take the message of his work to people across the country. The Vadnagar leg will pass through seven states. Around 300 bikers would leave Vadnagar, while another 300 would travel from Varanasi, taking the total number of participants in the two groups to 600. The riders will cover villages along the route and highlight PM Modis 25 years of public service, he said. The Home Minister said the journey would begin from the premises of the Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Vadnagar and proceed towards Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi. The BJP had earlier announced that the two simultaneous journeys would culminate on October 7, the date on which PM Modi became Gujarat chief minister in 2001. The wider campaign has been planned as a nationwide outreach programme, with activities including service initiatives, public programmes and events highlighting PM Modis political journey. The bike campaign said the twin routes would together cover about 40,000 km, passing through 193 districts and 1,159 villages, with the wider network spanning 10 states. At the Vadnagar event, HM Shah said the purpose of the ride was to take account of PM Modis work beyond cities and reach people in villages. He said the campaign is also intended to familiarise younger generations with PM Modis political journey. Today is Modi jis birthday, but October 7 is the day on which he will complete 25 years as the chief minister of the state and the Prime Minister of the country, Shah said. The flag-off followed a programme at Vadnagar that included a Maha Aarti at Sharmishtha Lake, a foot march and the launch of a cleanliness campaign. HM Shah had earlier offered prayers at the Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple and wished PM Modi a long and healthy life. The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is being conducted across the country during the month-long period, with BJP units organising various public-service and outreach activities.
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Prime Minister Modis 76th birthday was celebrated in Varanasi with rituals, prayers, and a grand display of devotion by local supporters. Celebrating Modis Birthday: Rituals and Festivities in Varanasi
Top BJP leaders visit temples on Modi's 76th birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday was celebrated with extensive programmes in Varanasi, his Lok Sabha constituency. Events included special prayers by 76 young priests, a milk 'abhishek' of the Ganga, and a significant 'Seva Sankalp' motorcycle journey from Varanasi to Vadnagar, Modi's birthplace, involving 500 participants. Several prominent political figures, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, participated in the celebrations, offering prayers for Modi's health and India's progress.
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NDA leaders gather in Varanasi for PM Modis 76th birthday as the BJP begins a month-long public service campaign across the country.
PM Modis birthdays over the years marked by welfare initiatives, major national projects
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) A birthday is traditionally regarded as a day of personal celebration, but Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday has, over the years, increasingly come to be associated with public service, welfare initiatives and programmes aimed at making a difference in the lives of people. In a post on X, Modi Story shared a video highlighting several initiatives and major events associated with Prime Minister Modis birthday over the years, including the launch of schemes such as the PM Vishwakarma Yojana in 2023 and the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivaar Abhiyaan in 2025, as well as visits to major projects such as the Sardar Sarovar Dam in 2019. For most of us, a birthday is a day we make our own. For Narendra Modi, September 17 has come to mean something different. A family receives the keys to a new home. A new initiative opens doors for women. A long-awaited infrastructure project takes its first step, Modi Story posted. Year after year, the day has quietly become more and more about Seva. Perhaps there is no better way to celebrate another year of life than by making that day matter in someone elses, the post read. The video and accompanying post traced a series of initiatives and public engagements undertaken on or around Prime Minister Modis birthday, highlighting programmes related to womens welfare, housing, traditional artisans, healthcare, wildlife conservation, vaccination and infrastructure development. In 2025, on the Prime Minister's 75th birthday, the 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivaar Abhiyaan' was launched as a nationwide health and nutrition outreach campaign. The initiative focussed extensively on customised medical care, health check-ups and welfare distribution for women and children, with the aim of expanding access to healthcare and related services. On his 74th birthday on September 17, 2024, Prime Minister Modi travelled to Odisha and launched the SUBHADRA Scheme, a flagship initiative of the Odisha government aimed at empowering women. During the same birthday programme, he participated in nationwide Griha Pravesh, or housewarming, celebrations for 26 lakh beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). To further strengthen the distribution of housing benefits in rural areas, Prime Minister Modi also officially launched the Awaas Plus 2024 App. In 2023, on his 73rd birthday on September 17, Prime Minister Modi launched the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, an initiative aimed at supporting traditional artisans and craftspeople, including weavers, goldsmiths, potters and cobblers, particularly those belonging to marginalised communities. In 2022, Prime Minister Modi travelled to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, where he formally launched the historic transcontinental translocation project involving the reintroduction of cheetahs in India. He released eight wild Namibian cheetahs into specially prepared enclosures, marking a major step in the project to restore the species to the country after its extinction in India in 1952. In 2021, the Central government conducted a major nationwide Covid vaccination drive on Prime Minister Modis birthday. India administered more than 2.5 crore vaccine doses in a single day, marking the highest single-day vaccination figure achieved during the pandemic. In 2019, Prime Minister Modi visited the Sardar Sarovar Dam to witness the project reach its peak water-level capacity. During the visit, he launched the Namami Narmada Festival and activated localised water conservation awareness initiatives across Gujarat. In 2018, Prime Minister Modi spent the day in his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi. During the visit, he dedicated rural development projects worth more than Rs 500 crore, including a major Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) project for the old city. In 2017, Prime Minister Modi dedicated the massive Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River to the nation. In 2016, the government launched modules under the Divyangjan Sahayata Scheme, through which assistive kits, specialised computing devices and high-tech wheelchairs were distributed to thousands of persons with disabilities simultaneously across different states. In 2015, Prime Minister Modi visited Shauryanjali, an exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1965 India-Pakistan war. Across the years, these birthday engagements have combined welfare initiatives, development projects, public programmes and visits to significant national institutions and projects.
Digital Desk | Vadnagar, Sep 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that no political leader in independent India has completed 25 years tenure, serving as the head of state government and the Union government, while highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modis political journey during an event in Vadnagar, his birthplace. Addressing the launch of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' at Sharmishtha Lake, Shah said the campaign is being organised to take the message of PM Modis 25 years in public life to people across the country. A Vadnagar-to-Varanasi service yatra was also flagged off as part of the programme, linking PM Modis birthplace with his parliamentary constituency and political karmabhoomi. The campaign is being held from September 17 to October 7 to mark PM Modis birthday and his 25 years in public life. Since the country became independent till today, no politician has made a record of serving for 25 years as the head of a state and as the head of the country, Shah said. He described PM Modi as the only leader to have continuously received electoral mandates and public support through this period. Shah said the significance of the 25-year milestone would be marked on October 7, when PM Modi would complete 25 years since first becoming chief minister of Gujarat and subsequently serving as prime minister. He said the BJP and its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners had decided to take the occasion to people across the country. The Home Minister said the Vadnagar-Varanasi journey would carry the message of PM Modis 25 years of work through villages across seven states. According to Shah, about 300 bikers would travel from Vadnagar and another 300 from Varanasi, taking the total number of riders to 600. The journey would connect Hatkeshwar Mahadev in Vadnagar with Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi, he noted. Shah said the campaign is not merely intended to mark a birthday but to introduce PM Modis life and public career to younger generations. He also sought to contrast the situation he said prevailed before PM Modi became prime minister with the political and economic conditions he attributed to the subsequent period. Referring to his own travels across the country between 2010 and 2013, Shah said there had been deep disappointment among people, with corruption cases being reported, concerns over internal security and questions over external security. When Modi ji became prime minister in 2014, and in 2026, 140 crore Indians are moving forward with enthusiasm, resolve and hope that by 2047 India will be foremost in the world, he said, describing the change in public confidence as a major achievement. Shah said that when PM Modi entered the Union government, there was policy paralysis, which he claimed was replaced by clearer policies. He linked this to Indias subsequent economic growth and said the country had moved from what he termed the Fragile Five to becoming the worlds fastest-growing major economy. He listed the Goods and Services Tax, the Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile system and direct benefit transfers among the measures introduced under PM Modis government. He also referred to banking reforms, foreign direct investment and production-linked incentives, saying these had contributed to manufacturing growth. Shah cited infrastructure expansion as another area of change, pointing to roads, railways, airports, ports and digital infrastructure. The number of airports had increased from 75 to 150 and referred to PM Gati Shakti as an effort to coordinate infrastructure projects through technology and time-bound implementation, he said. He also mentioned Digital India and Startup India, saying they had opened opportunities for young people, while improved connectivity in border areas had contributed to national security. On national security and law, Shah cited the abrogation of Article 370, the abolition of triple talaq, the introduction of the Citizenship Amendment Act and the new criminal codes. He also referred to the governments stated objective of making 'India free of Naxalism', peace agreements in the North-East, and military operations including the surgical strikes, air strikes and Operation Sindoor. Shah said women had received greater opportunities in the armed forces, police, science, start-ups, drones and sports. He also referred to Eklavya schools, PM Janman and Vibrant Villages in the context of tribal welfare. He mentioned the construction of the new Parliament building and installation of the Sengol as measures he said had strengthened ational consciousness. He also referred to Chandrayaan, Aditya-L1 and the naming of the Shiv Shakti Point, along with One Rank One Pension and the creation of the Chief of Defence Staff. Turning to PM Modis years as Gujarat chief minister, Shah cited the states 24-hour electricity supply to villages, agricultural development, the Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana and Sagarkhedu development scheme, industrial development, Vibrant Gujarat and initiatives in education. He said providing round-the-clock electricity had effects beyond household convenience. This is not only a question of convenience. As soon as electricity arrived, business arrived. As soon as electricity arrived, education arrived. As soon as electricity arrived, health arrived. As soon as electricity arrived, infrastructure arrived, he said. Shah said the Vanbandhu and Sagarkhedu schemes had been intended to make development sarvasparshi and sarvasamaveshi by extending it to tribal communities and villages along the coast. The Gujarat model subsequently formed the basis of the political mandate PM Modi received in 2014, he added.
Mega celebrations are taking place across the country for PM Modi's birthday on Thursday. From Kashi to Vadnagar, people are offering prayers at temples for PM Modi's long life. Preparations are underway to light lamps...
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Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu to participate in Seva Sankalp Abhiyan in Varanasi
Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is planned in Varanasi to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis 25 years in public service
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 76th birthday on Thursday, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led programmes being organised across the country as part of the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The Vadnagar to Varanasi bike rally is among the key events marking the occasion and Modi's 25 years in public service.PM Modi Turns 76 Now, Amit Shah Flags Off Vadnagar Bike Rally To Varanasi Under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
PM Modi birthday: Union ministers praise leadership, Viksit Bharat vision
PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Gujarat's Vadnagar. He has served as the Prime Minister since May 26, 2014 - currently in his third term. He is the longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister of the country. PM Modi is the Member of Parliament from Varanasi
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Under PM Modi's leadership, India moving with confidence towards 'Viksit Bharat': Union Ministers
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Union Ministers on Thursday extended warm birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and praised his leadership, while acknowledging India's growth and the pace of its journey towards achieving the resolve of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Gujarat's Vadnagar. He has served as the Prime Minister since May 26, 2014 -- currently in his third term. He is the longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister of the country. PM Modi is the Member of Parliament from Varanasi. He was the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. This year also marks his 25 years in public life. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, taking to X, said, Warm wishes and greetings to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on his birthday. Under his leadership, India is moving with confidence towards achieving the goal of 'Viksit Bharat'. From physical infrastructure to digital connectivity, from the welfare of the poor to innovation and entrepreneurship, the Defence Minister said that India has made historic and remarkable strides across every sphere. Ease of living has improved, opportunities have expanded, and the dignity of every individual has been strengthened, he said. He has placed good governance and public service at the centre of the countrys development journey, making administration more transparent, accountable and citizen-centric, he added. Under his leadership, Singh said that India's civilisational values and rich cultural heritage have received renewed recognition and respect on the global stage. India today is moving forward with a renewed sense of purpose, drawing strength from its civilisational roots. I pray for his good health, long life, and continued strength and energy in the service of the nation, he added. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda also extended heartfelt birthday greetings to the world's most popular politician, the architect of the vision for a Developed India, the inspiration for millions of youth, PM Modi. Under your leadership, the resolve for a 'Viksit Bharat' has today become the aspiration of the people. The new India is firmly establishing its interests and capabilities on the global stage. The 7.8 per cent GDP growth and India's leading role in the BRICS Summit held in New Delhi present a picture of a strong, self-confident, and decisive India before the world. Your dedication, discipline, and commitment to serving Mother India and the welfare of the nation serve as an inspiration to us all, he said. I pray to God that He grants you excellent health, long life, and boundless energy for the service of the nation. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, taking to social media, wished the Prime Minister and said, Join the nation and the world in wishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi all success, good health and many more years in the service of our people. You continue to inspire globally through your ideas and achievements. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also extended warm birthday greetings to PM Modi and said, In these turbulent times, you are steering our country steadily towards Vikasit Bharat. At every step, you have put the nation first. For every spent from the exchequer, youve ensured that public good is served. I pray that you live a long and healthy life as you continue serving Maa Bharati. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari wished the Prime Minister on his birthday and lauded him for irelessly working for over five decades, with the motto of Nation First for the welfare of the countrymen. May fear, hunger, and corruption be completely eradicated from the country under your leadership; may India become self-reliant, and may we reclaim our position as the world's guru -- such are my wishes. I pray to God for your excellent health and long life, he said in a post on X.
Established new benchmarks of good governance: Prez Murmu extends birthday wishes to PM Modi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that over the past 25 years, during his tenure as Chief Minister and Prime Minister, he has established several new benchmarks of good governance and imparted unprecedented momentum and a new direction to inclusive development. President Murmu took to social media 'X' and said, Heartfelt birthday greetings and best wishes to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. Over the past 25 years, during your tenure as Chief Minister and Prime Minister, you have established many new benchmarks of good governance and imparted unprecedented momentum and a new direction to inclusive development. While advancing on the path of modern progress with a sense of cultural pride, our countrymen are realising the harmony between heritage and development. I pray to God for your excellent health and long life, so that you may continue to relentlessly advance your campaign of public service and nation-building, the President said. PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, in present-day Gujarat. PM Modi was born three years after India's Independence in 1947, making him the first Prime Minister of the country to have been born in independent India. He grew up in a modest family and helped at his family's tea stall during his childhood. He became an RSS pracharak in Ahmedabad in 1972, beginning a period of full-time organisational work. During the Emergency of 1975-77, he participated in activities associated with the movement opposing the Emergency and seeking the restoration of democracy. He completed a master's degree in political science from Gujarat University. PM Modi began working as the BJP's General Secretary in Gujarat in 1987, marking his formal rise within the party organisation. One of his first major assignments in the BJP involved the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation election, where the party recorded its first victory in the civic body. In the 1990 Gujarat Assembly election, the BJP emerged as the state's second-largest party behind the Congress. The BJP won 121 seats in the Gujarat Assembly in the 1995 election, when PM Modi was working in the party's organisational structure. He became a BJP national secretary in 1995 and was given responsibility for the party's activities in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. He subsequently became the BJP's General Secretary (Organisation), one of the party's senior organisational positions. He played an organisational role in the BJP's preparations for the 1998 Lok Sabha election, when the BJP emerged as the largest constituent of the government formed under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He became the Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, and went on to serve in the post for more than 12 years. He contested the 2014 Lok Sabha election from both Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and Vadodara in Gujarat. He won both seats in the 2014 election and subsequently retained Varanasi. The BJP won 282 Lok Sabha seats in the 2014 general election, giving the party a majority on its own. He was sworn in as Prime Minister on May 26, 2014, with then President Pranab Mukherjee administering the oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan. PM Modi contested Varanasi again in the 2019 Lok Sabha election and won the seat for a second consecutive time. The BJP won 303 Lok Sabha seats in the 2019 general election. PM Modi contested the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency for the third consecutive general election in 2024. PM Modi won Varanasi in the 2024 election and retained the constituency for a third consecutive term. The BJP won 240 Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 general election, below the 272 seats required for a majority on its own. PM Modi subsequently took oath as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Thursday wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday and said that under his leadership, the country is moving forward on the path of development and self-reliance, while also advancing on the international stage. PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Gujarat's Vadnagar. He has served as the Prime Minister since May 26, 2014 -- currently in his third term. He is the longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister of the country. He is the Member of Parliament from Varanasi. Taking to X, Nabin said, Heartfelt birthday wishes to the esteemed Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, the synonym of national service and dedication, the leader of 140 crore fellow countrymen. With the resolve of 'Nation First', your journey has been an inspiring saga of service, good governance, and public welfare. This journey is not of any one individual, but also of the collective dream of the countrymen, which you have given direction through your actions and penance, he said. Under your guidance, India is forging new dimensions of development and self-reliance and is continuously advancing on the global stage with its new identity and strength, the BJP chief said. I pray to God that He grants you excellent health, long life, and the continuous strength for national service, Nabin added. Meanwhile, Nabin will undertake a two-day visit to Indore and Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, starting Thursday and will participate in the 'Aashirvad Ka Diya' (Aashirwad Ka Diya, Pradhansevak ke Naam) campaign launched by the party to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. The visit comes amid BJP's preparations to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's completion of 25 years in public service and his birthday under the party's nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. The 'Swamitva Scheme' event in Indore is one of the key highlights of his visit to the state. Nabin will also light 'Aashirvad Ka Diya' at Ujjain's Ram Ghat, leading the celebrations to mark Prime Minister Modi's birthday and kick off celebrations of his 25 years of public service. As part of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', the BJP chief will light the 'Aashirvad Ka Diya' at the banks of the Shipra River, amid a large-scale devotional programme.
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Amit Shah Flags Off Nationwide Bike Rally from Vadnagar to Varanasi on Modis Birthday
Amit Shah launches a bike rally to celebrate Modis birthday and 25 years in public service, covering 40,000 km across India. Amit Shah Flags Off Nationwide Bike Rally from Vadnagar to Varanasi on Modis Birthday
His journey filled with service, dedication: HM Shah's warm birthday greetings to PM Modi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday extended warm birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that his journey is filled with service and dedication, and his life is an inspiration for many. PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Gujarat's Vadnagar. He has served as the Prime Minister since May 26, 2014 -- currently in his third term. He is the longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister of the country. He is the Member of Parliament from Varanasi. He was the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. In a post on X, HM Shah said, Heartfelt birthday wishes to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, the symbol of tireless hard work, sacrifice, and foresight. The life of Modi ji, who has made karma his sadhana and national service the aim of his life, is an epic tale of penance, sacrifice, and unwavering resolve. His journey, filled with service and dedication, is an inspiration for millions of countrymen, he said. I pray to God that he remains long-lived and healthy, and under his leadership, the country continues to scale new heights of progress and moves forward towards achieving the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, the Home Minister added. Meanwhile, HM Shah will visit Gujarat's Vadnagar on Thursday to flag off the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s 'Vadnagar to Varanasi' Seva Sankalp Bike Yatra as part of a nationwide campaign marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday and 25 years in public life. Union Minister Shah will flag off the yatra at 9:30 a.m. from Vadnagar (Gujarat), PM Modi's birthplace, where he will also participate in a series of programmes during the day. The parallel 'Varanasi to Vadnagar' yatra will begin at the same time from Varanasi, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu among those expected to attend the launch there. The twin bike yatras are the main feature of the BJP's 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', which begins on Thursday. The party has said the two yatras will together cover about 40,000 km, passing through 193 districts and around 1,159 villages in 10 states. Around 1,000 young people are expected to participate, with 500 travelling from Vadnagar towards Varanasi and another 500 travelling in the opposite direction. The yatras are scheduled to conclude on October 7, when PM Modi completes 25 years in public life. In Vadnagar, Amit Shah's programme will begin at 8:15 a.m. with a Maha Aarti at Sharmishtha Lake, a padayatra, the flag-off preparations for the Vadnagar-Varanasi Seva Yatra and the launch of a cleanliness campaign at the Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple.
A major 'Seva Sankalp' campaign will be launched on Thursday from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, to mark his 76th birthday . The campaign will feature a large motorcycle journey in which around 500 bikers on 250 motorcycles will travel from Kashi to Vadnagar -- PM Modi's birthplace in Gujarat. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will flag off the bike journey in Kashi.
Vadnagar-Varanasi bike yatra to be held today to mark PM Modi's birthday; HM Shah to flag off rally
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Gujarat's Vadnagar on Thursday to flag off the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s 'Vadnagar to Varanasi' Seva Sankalp Bike Yatra as part of a nationwide campaign marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday and 25 years in public life. Union Minister Shah will flag off the yatra at 9:30 a.m. from Vadnagar (Gujarat), PM Modi's birthplace, where he will also participate in a series of programmes during the day. The parallel 'Varanasi to Vadnagar' yatra will begin at the same time from Varanasi, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu among those expected to attend the launch there. The twin bike yatras are the main feature of the BJP's 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', which begins on Thursday. The party has said the two yatras will together cover about 40,000 km, passing through 193 districts and around 1,159 villages in 10 states. Around 1,000 young people are expected to participate, with 500 travelling from Vadnagar towards Varanasi and another 500 travelling in the opposite direction. The yatras are scheduled to conclude on October 7, when PM Modi completes 25 years in public life. In Vadnagar, Amit Shah's programme will begin at 8:15 a.m. with a Maha Aarti at Sharmishtha Lake, a padayatra, the flag-off preparations for the Vadnagar-Varanasi Seva Yatra and the launch of a cleanliness campaign at the Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, State BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and other party leaders are expected to be present. The BJP's Gujarat unit said the campaign would include tree plantation, cleanliness drives, the Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign, the TB Mukt Bharat campaign and water-conservation awareness activities. The yatras will also include interactions with beneficiaries of government schemes, young people and beneficiaries of women's empowerment programmes, besides felicitations for sanitation workers. Four preparatory sub-yatras have already been travelling towards Vadnagar from different parts of Gujarat since September 13. They began from Somnath in Saurashtra, Shamlaji in north Gujarat, Pavagadh in central Gujarat and Unai Mataji in south Gujarat. Party leaders said water collected from rivers, lakes, wells and other water sources along the routes would be taken to Vadnagar in a 'Jal Kalash Rath'. At Vadnagar, water from Sharmishtha Lake will be added to the collection before a Jalabhishek at the Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple. The Jal Kalash will subsequently travel towards Varanasi, with additional water collected along the route for a Jalabhishek at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Water from the Narmada, Sabarmati, Mahi, Gomti, Vishwamitri, Tapi, Banas, Shetrunji, Aji and Pamba rivers would form part of the collection, they said. After the Vadnagar programme, Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Ahmedabad. At 5:15 p.m., he will offer prayers at the Shri Jagannath Temple in the Jamalpur area, followed by an appearance at the 'Aashirwad No Deewo' programme at the Kankaria Lake premises at 5:45 p.m. He is scheduled to attend the Ganesh Mahotsav organised by the Sardar Patel Seva Dal at Sardar Patel Chowk in Vastrapur at 7 p.m. The BJP's nationwide campaign is being held alongside other programmes planned across states to mark PM Modi's birthday on Thursday and his completion of 25 years as the head of government.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and praised his leadership for improving India's global standing and driving development across various sectors of society. PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Gujarat's Vadnagar. He has served as the Prime Minister since May 26, 2014 -- currently in his third term. He is the longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister of the country. PM Modi is the Member of Parliament from Varanasi. He was the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. This year also marks his 25 years in public life. Taking to X, the Vice President said, Heartiest birthday greetings to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shriman Narendra Modi Ji. Under your steadfast and visionary leadership, Bharat is shining as a bright spot in the world and among the fastest-growing major economies. Over 25 crore Indians have come out of extreme poverty. A transformative digital revolution has empowered millions, and every sector-from space, technology, and healthcare to infrastructure and manufacturing has witnessed remarkable growth, he added. VP Radhakrishnan further praised the Prime Minister for referencing backward districts as 'Aspirational Districts', border villages as 'Vibrant and First Villages', and North-East as 'Ashtalakshmi', and said that this reflects a forward-looking approach that has transformed geographical marginalisation into empowerment, enabling active participation of people of various quarters in our journey towards Viksit Bharat. Over the past year, the Vice President mentioned that he travelled across the country and witnessed firsthand how these transformative changes are reaching even the remotest parts of our country. The spirit of progress, aspiration, and renewed enthusiasm visible across our nation reflects the confidence of our collective developmental journey. I pray for your good health, happiness, and continued strength as you lead the Motherland towards the realisation of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, he added. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also took to social media and wished PM Modi on his birthday. Heartfelt birthday greetings and best wishes to the Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. Under your leadership, India is forging a new identity on the global stage with confidence today. The nation is continuously scaling new heights in the realms of development, self-reliance, innovation, digital progress, infrastructure expansion, and public welfare, Birla said in a post on X. He also lauded PM Modi's 25 years in public life and said that this time has been proven immensely fruitful in upholding democratic values and uplifting the vulnerable and underprivileged sections of society. Your dedicated and active life, devoted to the nation's progress, inspires millions of citizens to work ceaselessly towards the goal of a developed India. I pray to the Almighty to grant you excellent health, a long life, and the continued strength to serve the nation, the Lok Sabha Speaker added.
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