Wishes pour in for PM Modi on 73rd birthday, special prayers, launch of welfare initiatives mark day

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who turned 73 on Sunday, as the "messiah of the poor" while commending his "unwavering dedication to the welfare of underprivileged citizens".

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday conveyed her birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 73rd birthday via a special message shared on the social media platform 'X'. “Happy Birthday Wishes  @narendramodi. A friend committed to building the future and proud of the history of a great nation close to Italy,” Italian PM Meloni said in her post. 

A group of Muslim women in Varanasi on Sunday celebrated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday by performing an 'aarti' and lighting 73 earthen lamps. The women associated with the Muslim Mahila Foundation (MMF) also sang folk songs and wished for Modi's long life, its office bearers said.

Several chief ministers of eastern and northeastern states extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 73rd birthday on Sunday and prayed for his long life. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his Odisha counterpart Naveen Patnaik, Assam's Himanta Biswa Sarma, Jharkhand's Hemant Soren and Manipur's N Biren Singh were among those who wished the PM on the occasion. Taking to X, Kumar wrote: "Extending my wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji on his birthday and pray for his long life."

PM Modi's Birthday: Pakistani national Seema Haider on Sunday extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who turned 73 today. Haider, who entered India illegally via Nepal earlier this year, was seen blowing candles and cutting cake to celebrate PM Modi's birthday. Her four children and Indian lover Sachin also accompanied her. 

"A memorable Metro journey to Dwarka and back, made even more special by the amazing co-passengers from different walks of life," PM Modi wrote on X. 

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday on Sunday and wished him health and more years of service to the nation. Both Khan and Vijayan posted their wishes on social media platform X to the PM on his 73rd birthday.

Superstars Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan and Mohanlal were among those from the Indian film industry who greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday on Sunday and wished him health and happiness.

The nearly 2 km-long extension of Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 station, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, will be opened to passengers later in the day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme on the occasion of 'Vishwakarma Jayanti', under which traditional craftsmen and artisans will be provided loan assistance at a minimal interest rate without the need for collateral. With a financial outlay of Rs 13,000 crore for a period of five years, the scheme will benefit about 30 lakh families of traditional artisans and craftsmen, including weavers, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, laundry workers, and barbers.

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Sunday greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 73rd birthday. The chief minister wished the prime minister good health, happiness, and strength to continue guiding Bharat towards a brighter and more prosperous future.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought prosperity and confidence in the lives of crores of Indians through his foresight, hard work and selfless service, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday. Extending his birthday greetings to Modi, Shah said that the PM personifies a rare combination of leadership, sensitivity and hard work. "I wish a very happy birthday to the popular Prime Minister of the country, Shri @narendramodi ji, who has brought prosperity and confidence in the lives of crores of people through his foresight, tireless hard work and selfless service. I also pray to God for your long life and good health," he wrote on X.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V. K. Saxena wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday on Sunday. Kejriwal said that he was wishing for the PM's long and healthy life. "Birthday greetings to PM Narendra Modi ji. I pray for your good health and long life," Kejriwal posted on X. The L-G posted on X, "Wishing heartfelt birthday greetings and best wishes to the successful Prime Minister of our country, Narendra Modi ji, who has enhanced India's prestige on the world stage. May God bless you with good health and a long life, and may our nation continue to benefit from your guidance,"

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 73rd birthday.  In a tweet on X, Dhankhar said, "Warm birthday greetings to Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi Ji. Your visionary leadership, missionary spirit and exemplary execution have steered Bharat to phenomenal progress and epochal transformation. Your legacy is etched in the annals of our nation’s history."  The Vice President said that Bharat, home to one sixth of humanity, "would ever cherish your commitment to inclusivity, public welfare and visionary outlook in sync with our civilisational ethos".  "May you be blessed with good health and happiness by the Almighty to be in service of Bharat in the years ahead," he added. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi greeted the Prime Minister on his birthday and in a post on X, formerly Twitter, he said, "Wishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi a happy birthday." PM Modi turned 73 on Sunday and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be celebrating Prime Minister's birthday in different ways. 

Expressing source of satisfaction to witness India's growing stature on the international stage, reflected in the just concluded G20 summit, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Sunday greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 73rd birthday. In a missive, His Holiness offered the Prime Minister sincere greetings and wished him many happy returns of the day. His Holiness wrote, “May I also take this opportunity to congratulate you on the success of India’s G20 presidency, culminating in the summit on the theme of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' - ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’. “This is a theme that resonates strongly with me. I firmly believe in the oneness of humanity and encourage other people to appreciate its importance whenever I can. “As India's longest staying guest, I have found it a great privilege and source of satisfaction to witness India’s growing stature on the international stage, reflected in events such as the G20 summit. That meeting also provided a great opportunity to highlight the interdependence of our shared world. “India's traditions of ahimsa and karuna are more than 1,000-years old. As the largest democracy and most populous nation on the planet, with a long tradition of inter-religious harmony, India presents an example to the world.

Mallikarjun Kharge greeted the Prime Minister on his birthday and said, "My best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji on his birthday. May he be blessed with good health and long life." PM Modi turned 73 years on Sunday and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be celebrating the Prime Minister's birthday in different ways. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 73 on Sunday, 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 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 of 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.

The most popular world leader, as was affirmed by US-based consultancy firm 'Morning Consult' in its latest survey, Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 73 on Sunday. Widely popular with the masses in India as much as he is on the global fora, PM Modi is literally swamped with wishes from his followers as well as fellow countrymen on his birth anniversary every year.

Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital here will inaugurate a speciality OPD for the transgender community on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on Sunday. Besides, a blood donation camp will also be organised on that day. The hospital's Medical Superintendent Dr Ajay Shukla will inaugurate this special OPD and blood donation camp. He said this speciality OPD service will be available to transgenders every Friday from 2 pm to 4 pm and there will be a separate registration counter for the same. An endocrinology facility with hormone analysis and free hormonal treatment, a psychiatry facility with clinical-psychological assessment, and plastic surgery will also be available at the OPD, Dr Shukla said. Also, dermatology, urology and paediatrics services and all related blood investigations will be made available at the OPD, he said, adding that it will have gender-neutral/transgender washroom facilities.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will reach out to different sections of society and organise various welfare activities across India as it launches 'Sewa Pakhwara' (fortnight of service) to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 73rd birthday today (September 17). The exercise will continue till October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a practice the BJP has been following annually for the past several years. The prime minister himself will be part of the launch of several development initiatives on his birthday. 

As many as 400 blind children associated with the 'National Association for the Blind' on eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday took out a march here on Saturday, carrying in hand a 1.25 km long congratulatory card that comprises praiseworthy works done by the Prime Minister during the last nine years. It took two months of hard work to prepare this card. On the occasion, Rajesh Singh Dayal, President, National Association for the Blind, said that it is the love and affection of the children towards the Prime Minister that on occasion of his birthday, the visually impaired children presented him a 1.25 km long congratulatory message. A song dedicated to the Prime Minister, presented by these specially-abled children in the programme, was captivating.  The children's presentation mesmerized everyone. Even the weather and rain could not stop the spirits of these children.