Leaders greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday on Thursday (September 17, 2026), highlighting his 25 years in public office. Home Minister Amit Shah invoked Modi’s journey from an ordinary BJP volunteer to the nation’s highest political office While President Droupadi Murmu hailed his record on governance.
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan credited Modi with presiding over India’s emergence as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. In her birthday message, Ms.
Chandrababu Naidu said his journey from Gujarat Chief Minister to Prime Minister had given “a new momentum to India’s growth story”. Murmu said PM Modi had set numerous new benchmarks for good governance during his tenures as Chief Minister and Prime Minister and given “unprecedented momentum and a new direction to inclusive development”. “Advancing on the path of modern progress while upholding a sense of cultural pride, our fellow citizens are realising the harmonious blend of heritage and development,” the President said on X. She prayed for PM Modi’s good health and long life so that he could continue his “mission of public service and nation-building”.
Mr. Referring to PM Modi’s rise through the BJP and government, Mr. Mr. Naidu, the TDP chief and a key BJP ally, hailed PM Modi’s journey from Gujarat Chief Minister to Prime Minister. Mr. Kharge extended his best wishes to PM Modi on his birthday. “Best wishes to Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji on his birthday. Mr. Gandhi, too, wished the Prime Minister on X. “Happy birthday to PM Narendra Modi ji. BJP president Nitin Nabin described PM Modi as the embodiment of dedication and service to the nation. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde described PM Modi as the embodiment of India’s progress and the aspirations of its people. “Modi embodies the story of India’s progress. He resonates in the hearts of every citizen. He stands as a symbol of welfare for the poor. He represents the youthful spirit of this young nation. He is the source of courage amidst every challenge. He is a thunderous force against adversaries. He is the hallmark of a New India,” Mr.
He embodies the soul of 1.4 billion dreams. Earlier reporting noted: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praising his 25 years of public service and describing his political journey as an example of sacrifice, national service and unwavering resolve. Born on September 17, 1950, in Gujarat’s Vadnagar, PM Modi turned 76 on Thursday.
Shah described PM Modi as a symbol of tireless hard work, sacrifice, and foresight, and said his life was dedicated to national service. “The life of Modi ji, who has made ‘karma’ his ‘sadhana’ and national service the aim of his life, is an epic tale of penance, sacrifice and unwavering resolve,” he said. “His journey, filled with service and dedication, is an inspiration for millions of countrymen,” Mr. Shah said. Shah said his journey from an ordinary volunteer to chief minister and then prime minister showed that even the most difficult resolutions could be fulfilled when national service was the goal of one’s life. “Marking 25 exemplary years of public service, from leading Gujarat as a transformational CM to guiding the nation as a revolutionary PM, you have given a new momentum to India’s growth story,” he said. “Your vision of ‘Seva, Sankalp, and Sushasan’ continues to inspire 140 crore citizens across the nation,” Mr. Naidu said. May he be blessed with good health and long life,” the Congress president said. Wishing you good health and a long life,” he said. He said his journey, driven by the resolve of “Nation First”, was an inspiring saga of service, good governance, and public welfare. “Under your guidance, India is scaling new heights of development and self-reliance, steadily advancing on the global stage with a renewed identity and enhanced strength,” he said. Shinde said. Earlier reporting noted: Amit Shah said that workers like him are fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with PM Modi in every role he has undertaken. Earlier reporting noted: Calling the prime minister a symbol of tireless hard work, sacrifice and foresight, Shah said, “The life of Modi ji, who has made ‘karma’ his ‘sadhana’ and national service the aim of his life, is an epic tale of penance, sacrifice and unwavering resolve.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also wished PM Modi a long and healthy life.
