Much to be done: PM Modi’s on 71st birthday
Tribune News Service
New Delhi, September 17
On his 71st birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his shared journey with fellow citizens continued and there was much more work to be done.
“Our shared journey continues…there is much to be done. We will not rest till we have achieved our dream of a strong, prosperous and inclusive India…the India our freedom fighters devoted their lives for. Jai Hind,” the PM said, capping a day that saw India administer a historic and record over 2.23 crore Covid 19 vaccine doses in a day.
“Every Indian would be proud of today’s record vaccination numbers. I acknowledge our doctors, innovators, administrators, nurses, healthcare and all front-line workers who have toiled to make the vaccination drive a success. Let us keep boosting vaccination to defeat COVID-19,” the PM said as India crossed a major milestone.
The PM said he was humbled and overwhelmed beyond words with the wishes he received. “To each and every person who has wished me today, I would like to express gratitude from the bottom of my heart. I cherish every wish and it gives me strength to work even harder for our beloved nation,” said the PM.
Earlier today, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Home Minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh, and several other leaders wished the PM good health and a long life in the service of the nation.
Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba, President of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa were among the world leaders who extended greetings on Twitter.
