PM Modi turns 73; President, others extend wishes
The Hindu
PM Modi's 73rd b'day: President, dignitaries wish him; BJP to launch 'Sewa Pakhwara' to mark Mahatma Gandhi's b'day. President Murmu wishes PM Modi foresight & strong leadership to pave way for India's dev. Home Minister lauds him as architect of new India. BJP President Nadda credits him for India's global prestige & nation's progress. Defence Minister says PM gave new identity to India & enhanced its prestige. PM to launch 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme & inaugurate IICC & Delhi Airport Metro Express.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 73 on September 17, with President Droupadi Murmu and other dignitaries and politicians extending their best wishes to him.
The BJP will also launch "Sewa Pakhwara" from today till October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, to reach out to different sections of society with a host of welfare initiatives to mark the birthday of its preeminent leader.
Extending best wishes, the President said she wished that Mr. Modi with his foresight and strong leadership paves the way for India's development in every field during the 'Amrit Kaal'.
Lauding him as the architect of new India, Home Minister Amit Shah said he has laid a strong foundation for a grand and self-reliant India on the basis of the country's ancient heritage.
"Be it the party organisation or the government, we always get inspiration of national interest being supreme from Modi ji," he said, adding that he considered it his good fortune to serve the country under such a unique leader.
Wishing him, BJP president J.P. Nadda said the Prime Minister has given tangible shape to the Indian culture's global prestige, people's multi-dimensional development and the nation's universal progress.
Our goal of "antyodaya" (uplift of the most downtrodden) has reached every village and every section of society and has become the mantra for the resolve of having a developed India, Mr. Nadda said on X.
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