PM Modi is the country’s longest-serving non-Congress Prime Minister. He started his political career as a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and has been the face of the BJP’s victories in three consecutive general elections. October will mark the completion of 25 years of his public service While September 17 marks PM Modi’s birthday. PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, three years after India’s Independence in 1947, making him the first Prime Minister of the country to have been born in independent India.
Sports Fraternity on Thursday extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and lauded his “tireless dedication” to the nation as “truly inspiring”.
“Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. Your tireless dedication to the nation continues to inspire us all. Praying for your long life, good health, and happiness as you guide India to new heights,” Sachin Tendulkar shared on X. “Warmest birthday wishes to our beloved Hon’ble Prime Minister! @narendramodi ji. For many years, your life has been devoted to public service, guided by a deep sense of duty and dedication to our nation. Your perseverance, commitment, and tireless work for the people are truly inspiring. On this special day, wishing you good health, happiness, peace, and continued strength to serve the nation with the same passion and dedication. May the years ahead bring you immense joy and fulfilment. Happy Birthday, Hon’ble Prime Minister! Harbhajan Singh shared.
May you continue to lead India towards a glorious future. “Wishing Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji a very happy birthday. May you continue to be blessed with good health, happiness and strength as you lead the nation forward. I have personally been fortunate to receive your encouragement and support at different stages of my journey, and your words have always been a source of motivation,” Mithali Raj posted on X. Your energy, discipline and unwavering commitment to the nation are truly inspiring. Yuvraj Singh shared, “Wishing our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji a very happy birthday. Your leadership continues to shape India’s journey towards a stronger and more progressive future. May the year ahead bring you good health, happiness and continued success. VV Laxman wrote, “Wishing Shri Narendra Modi ji a very happy birthday. May you always be blessed with good health, strength, happiness and may you continue to inspire millions through your dedication and service to our nation. Warmest wishes for a blessed and fulfilling year ahead. PV Sindhu’s wish for PM Modi Double Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu extended warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, recalling fond memories of sharing an ice cream with him and also praised his vision for the transformation of Indian sports. “Happy birthday to our beloved Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi ji. With a daughter’s affection, I wish you good health, happiness and many more years of service to our great country and its people. Thank you for always making us feel that our dreams matter to you,” she wrote on X. In her X post Sindhu also highlighted how Indian sports have evolved under PM Modi’s leadership, giving athletes the belief to compete against the world’s best. PM Modi has frequently hosted Indian sporting contingents after major international competitions, including the Olympics and Asian Games, encouraging athletes across various disciplines. “I’ve seen changes in Indian sport I could barely have imagined growing up. The support, the opportunities and the belief have meant so much. Across fields, a generation of Indians has learnt to take on the world’s biggest names and believe we belong alongside them. “But it’s the personal moments I treasure. Sharing an ice cream with you. Watching you laugh with my then coach, Park, and knowing he would remember it for the rest of his life. You have an innate ability to make people feel warm, welcome and loved,” she wrote. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
India men’s cricket head coach Gautam Gambhir said, “Wishing health and happiness for our Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji. May you be blessed with great health, strength and many more years of service to our country,” Venkatesh Prasad said.
