PM Modi turns 74, wishes pour in; President leads greetings
President Droupadi Murmu led greetings for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who turned 74 on Tuesday.
In her early morning message, Murmu hailed Modi for providing an "extraordinary leadership."
"Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji on his birthday. On the strength of your personality and work, you have provided extraordinary leadership and increased 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," she posted on X.
Among Cabinet colleagues union home minister Amit Shah was the first to wish Modi on his birthday and lauded him for his governance and focus.
"Heartiest birthday wishes to the popular Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji who has brought positive changes in the lives of the countrymen through his tireless hard work, perseverance and foresight and has given India a new prestige in the world by increasing its pride. I pray to God for your healthy and long life.
#HappyBdayModiji," Shah posted with a birthday hashtag for the PM.
Shah said Modi has set new standards of sacrifice and dedication for the nation in his decades-long public life. "After a long time, Modi ji has done the work of reestablishing the idea of nation first in the country. In his journey from the organization to the highest peak of the government, public welfare and concern for every age group of the society has been paramount. @narendramodi ji not only empowered the needy of the country, but also connected the entire country with the resolve to build a 'developed India'. It is a matter of good fortune for me to participate in the works of national interest under the guidance of such a visionary politician.
#HappyBdayModiji."
Shah added that the PM had linked everything from heritage to science with the vision of 'New India'.
"With his strong will and determination for public welfare, he has made many seemingly impossible tasks possible and has set new records for poor welfare. In the form of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, the country has got such a decisive leader, who has worked to bring about a change in the lives of the deprived by bringing them into the mainstream, starting from the security of the country. Along with increasing the self-esteem of the countrymen, the global outlook towards India has also changed under his leadership. Modi ji, who has raised the prestige of the country from the depths of the sea to the heights of space, is an inspiration for peace, compassion and empathy all over the world," said Shah.
Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in his message said Modi had
worked tirelessly for the upliftment of the nation and the welfare of the people.
"Your dedication and vision for building a developed and self-reliant India is incomparable," he said in birthday greetings for Modi.
On the occasion, Shah will address the media today and is expected to make some major announcements.
Earlier, Shah had dismissed speculations that Modi would retire from active politics when he turns 75 next year.
The statement had come after AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said Modi planned to retire upon turning 75, as per a BJP rule, and pass the baton to Shah.
Shah had categorically denied any such move and asserted that there was no such blanket rule in the party.
Earlier several BJP veterans, including LK Advani, MM Joshi and Sumitra Mahajan hung their boots after turning 75.
