Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 72; Leaders extend wishes

BJP is planning to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday with all district level offices of the party being asked to organise a "Sewa Pakhwara" or service camp for the next 16 days

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

BJP is planning to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on Saturday, with all district level offices of the party being asked to organise a "Sewa Pakhwara" or service camp for the next 16 days

Mr. Modi will be speaking at four programmes linked to diverse fields, including the release of cheetahs brought from Namibia in a Madhya Pradesh national park.

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

Mr. Modi's ministerial colleagues paid fulsome tributes to his leadership and administrative acumen as they wished him on his birthday.

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, Mr. Shah said.