PM Narendra Modi turns 74: BJP and NDA leaders extend wishes on birthday

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 74 on Tuesday, with the President and the top BJP and NDA leaders extending birthday wishes and praising his leadership.

President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt wishes to PM Modi and appreciated him for providing "extraordinary leadership" and increasing "the prosperity and prestige of the country".

"I wish that your innovative efforts with the spirit of nation first pave the way to make India a developed nation. I pray to God that you live long and always remain healthy and happy," said President Murmu.

प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी को जन्मदिवस की हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं। आपने अपने व्यक्तित्व एवं कृतित्व के बल पर असाधारण नेतृत्व प्रदान किया है तथा देश की समृद्धि और प्रतिष्ठा में वृद्धि की है। मेरी कामना है कि आपके द्वारा राष्ट्र प्रथम की भावना से किए जा रहे अभिनव…

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 17, 2024

Union home minister Amit Shah, on the PM's birthday, hailed him for "bringing positive changes in the lives of the countrymen through his tireless hard work, perseverance and foresight".

"I pray to God for your healthy and long life," the home minister said in a post on X.

अपने अथक परिश्रम, साधना व दूरदर्शिता से देशवासियों के जीवन में सकारात्मक बदलाव लाने वाले और भारत का गौरव बढ़ाकर विश्व में नई प्रतिष्ठा दिलाने वाले जनप्रिय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी को जन्मदिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। ईश्वर से आपके स्वस्थ व सुदीर्घ जीवन की कामना करता हूँ।…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 17, 2024

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh, while wishing PM Modi on his birthday, called him the "successful Prime Minister of India".

"Many congratulations and best wishes to the successful Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on his birthday. Not only India but the whole world has seen and experienced his farsighted and strong leadership. Modiji has led the country with full readiness, concentration and asceticism and is still doing so," wrote Rajnath Singh on X.

भारत के यशस्वी प्रधान मंत्री श्री @narendramodi को जन्मदिवस की बहुत-बहुत बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएँ। भारत ही नहीं पूरे विश्व ने उनके दूरदर्शी एवं सशक्त नेतृत्व को देखा और अनुभव किया है। मोदीजी ने पूरी तत्परता, तन्मयता और तपस्वी भाव के साथ देश का नेतृत्व किया है और आज भी कर रहे हैं।…

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 17, 2024

BJP chief JP Nadda praised PM Modi's leadership as an "inspiration for millions of BJP workers".

"I extend my heartiest congratulations on his birthday to respected Shri Narendra Modi ji, the successful Prime Minister, who is dedicated every moment to realizing the mantra of 'Antyodaya', dedicated to the service of the nation and the upliftment of the people," the BJP chief wrote.

राष्ट्रसेवा व जन-जन के उत्थान को समर्पित, 'अंत्योदय' के मंत्र को साकार करने में प्रतिक्षण समर्पित यशस्वी प्रधानमंत्री आदरणीय श्री @narendramodi जी को जन्मदिवस की हार्दिक बधाई देता हूँ।

आपके नेतृत्व में सेवा, सुशासन और विकास का हमारा ध्येय साकार स्वरूप प्राप्त कर रहा है। 'विकसित… pic.twitter.com/9g0HwlpI7s

— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) September 17, 2024

Tripura CM Manik Saha also wished PM Modi on his birthday, calling him the "great son of Maa Bharati".

"Your vision for a stronger, prosperous India resonates in every heart. May your dynamic leadership & unwavering dedication continue to transform India and inspire generations!" Saha said.

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde also extended birthday greetings to PM Modi, wishing him "good health and long life".

"Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India is moving towards becoming an economic superpower , I wish him the strength to fulfill his resolve of a developed India by 2047. Maharashtra is also making every possible effort to fulfill Prime Minister Modi's resolve of making the country a 5 trillion economy. I want to say that the 21st century is India's century because the captain of the country is Prime Minister Modi. I wish him a very happy birthday," CM Shinde said.

Opposition's birthday wish to PM Modi

Congress party chief Mallikarjun Kharge extended birthday wishes to PM Modi, wishing him "good health and long life".

"Best wishes to Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji on his birthday. May he be blessed with good health and long life," wrote Mallikarjun Kharge on X.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also wished PM Modi on his birthday.

"Heartiest wishes to the Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji on his birthday. I wish you a long and healthy life," Kejriwal wrote on X.

On his 74th birthday, PM Modi will be in Odisha to launch a slew of projects, including 26 lakh PM Awas houses at Gadakana in Bhubaneswar and Subhadra Yojna.

According to Police Commissioner Bhubaneswar Sanjeev Panda, after arriving at Bhubaneswar airport, PM Modi will proceed to the Gadakana slum area near Sainik School of Bhubaneswar.

During his visit to the slum, PM Modi is scheduled to interact with the PM Awas beneficiaries.

Subhadra Yojana, which aims to provide financial assistance to at least one crore women, will be launched by PM Modi at Janta Maidan.

Each beneficiary of the scheme will receive Rs 50,000 over five years, with Rs 10,000 distributed in two instalments annually.