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This Article is From Sep 17, 2019

Narendra Modi Birthday Highlights: Wishes And Greetings Pour In For PM

PM Modi also visited the Butterfly Garden in Kevadiya and named the saffron coloured plain tiger butterfly as the state butterfly.

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All India Edited by Edited by Prionka Jha, Ria Saini

Updated : September 17, 2019 9:55 pm IST

PM Modi birthday: He celebrates his 69th birthday in Gujarat

New Delhi:

On a visit to his home state, PM Modi, who turned 69 today, offered prayers to goddess Narmada at the Sardar Sarovar dam. Accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, PM Modi offered prayers as part of the state government's Namami Devi Narmade Mahotsav celebrations being held to mark the dam receiving water to its full capacity. PM Modi also visited the Butterfly Garden in Kevadiya and named the saffron coloured plain tiger butterfly as the state butterfly. He began the day with a visit to the 'Statue of Unity' and the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the river Narmada. For the first time since the height of the dam was raised in 2017, the water level reached its highest peak at 138.68 metres on Sunday evening.
He and Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani "puja" at the dam site to "welcome" the water of river Narmada, the lifeline of Gujarat. These projects include river rafting, a jungle safari park, a butterfly park and Ekta Nursery.

On PM Modi's birthday, his supporters and well-wishers flooded the social media with their best wishes, leading to 7 different Twitter hashtags making it to the top 10 India trends on the micro-blogging site. While #happybirthdaynarendramodi topped the chart in the India trends, #HappyBirthdayPM and #ShriNarendraModi was trending on 2nd and 5th positions, respectively.

Here are the highlights of PM Narendra Modi's Gujarat visit on his birthday

Sep 17, 2019 20:27 (IST)

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa participated in a three-day celebration on Tuesday, which had been organised to mark the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chief Minister Yediyurappa was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Ashwath Narayan in the programme. Speaking to ANI, Ashwath Narayan said: "It is a day to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s birthday. He is an inspiration for society." "This week is being celebrated as ''Sewa Saptah''. It is an opportunity for all of us to the work in the interest for the people and for the betterment of the society," he said.

Sep 17, 2019 20:23 (IST)

Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, and state health minister Himanta Biswa Sharma on Tuesday extended their wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 69th birthday. Taking to Twitter, the governor prayed for PM Modi's long and healthy life. "On the occasion of your auspicious birthday, I wish you the best of luck I pray to almighty that he may keep you healthy, bright and give u a long life so that you can take the country to new heights," he tweeted. Mr Sonowal referred to Modi as the "architect of New India" whose leadership has shattered enemies.

Sep 17, 2019 20:06 (IST)

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Tuesday wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 69th birthday, congratulating him for the "growing confidence you have brought about". The Dalai Lama said Indian traditions of ''ahimsa'' and ''karuna'' are necessary in today's world. In a letter to PM Modi, he said, "As a long-time guest of India, and as someone who cares deeply about this country, I congratulate you on the growing confidence you have brought about. India's success not only benefits the people of India but also greatly contributes to the development of the world as a whole"."As I have communicated to you earlier, I''m very encouraged by the growing interest young people across India are showing in ancient Indian knowledge, which shines like a sun in the East. I am convinced that the age-old Indian traditions of non-violent conduct - ''ahimsa'', backed by a compassionate motivation- ''karuna'', are not only relevant but are also necessary in today's world," the Tibetan leader said.

Sep 17, 2019 20:04 (IST)

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday launched a cleanliness campaign from the Deen Dayal Upadhaya Hospital to mark the 69th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Jai Ram Thakur also distributed sweets among the indoor patients at the hospital. Addressing a gathering at the event, the chief minister said the nation was blessed to have a strong leader in Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is under his leadership that India has emerged as a strong and vibrant nation, Thakur said. The birth week of Narendra Modi is being celebrated as ''Seva Saptaah'' or service week across the country by the BJP, he added.

Sep 17, 2019 20:03 (IST)

North Delhi Mayor Avtar Singh on Tuesday handed over letters to 18 sanitation workers to regularise their employment, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, officials said. Out of the 18 ''safai karamcharis'', 16 are from Rohini Zone and two from Keshavapuram Zone, they said. The mayor handed over the letters to them at his office to mark the 69th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the NDMC said in a statement. Mr Singh said once he had an opportunity to meet Modi, who had told him that the objective should be "to work for the poor and needy people". "Since taking charge in the NDMC, we are constantly fulfilling every promise made to the corporation employees and ''safai karamcharis''," the mayor claimed. He said regularisation of these 18 sanitation workers is an example of that philosophy.

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Sep 17, 2019 17:21 (IST)

PM Modi shares old photos on Twitter on birthday

"Reliving precious moments and special memories. I have been receiving many old photos from various friends. I am sharing few such photos with a request- if you have such memories, kindly share them with me," PM Modi has tweeted.

Sep 17, 2019 16:56 (IST)

PM Modi thanks Rahul Gandhi for birthday wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's birthday greetings on Twitter.

Sep 17, 2019 16:30 (IST)

PM Modi thanks people for birthday wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter today to thank people for their birthday wishes. The PM thanked leaders including Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister of Karnataka BS Yediyurappa, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, among others.

Sep 17, 2019 15:27 (IST)

Shashi Tharoor's wishes for PM Modi on behalf of "multi-lingual India"

Congress leader took to Twitter today to greet PM Modi on his birthday.

"#HappyBirthdayPMModi from multi-lingual India! A reminder of all the diversity & pluralism we hope you will embrace today & during the year ahead..." he wrote, sharing a cartoon.

Sep 17, 2019 15:02 (IST)

PM Modi at his mother's residence in Gandhinagar

On his 69th birthday, Prime Minister Modi met his 95-year-old mother Heeraben in Gandhinagar.
He sought his mother's blessings, spent time with her and had lunch with her.

Sep 17, 2019 14:49 (IST)

Rahul Gandhi greets PM Modi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday, wishing him good health and happiness.

Sep 17, 2019 14:02 (IST)

Bollywood celebs wish PM Modi

Vivek Oberoi who starred in PM Modi's biopic "PM Narendra Modi" wished him in the sweetest way possible. The actor posted a video that shows a montage of Modi's photos as Vivek showers praise on him through a self-composed poem.
Filmmaker Karan Johar wished the PM a "productive and peaceful year."
"May God bless you and our nation with good health and happiness. Happy birthday @narendramodi ji!" Ayushmann Khurrana tweeted.
Actor and BJP lawmaker, Sunny Deol stated that PM's dedication, commitment, and vision of building a New India will always keep inspiring people.

"Calling him ''the man who walks the talk with India," Ajay Devgn wished PM Modi.
"Wishing you the best of health & happiness on your birthday @narendramodi ji. May our nation soar to greater heights year after year under your leadership and may you continue being the guiding light for India Jai hind!" tweeted Sanjay Dutt.
Anupam Kher also wished the PM on his birthday with a sweet message alongside photos of him with Modi.

Producer Bhushan Kumar, filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, Paresh Rawal, Randeep Hooda, and Sunil Grover also extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Modi.

Sep 17, 2019 12:52 (IST)

Salute lakhs of people who made Sardar Sarovar project a success: PM

In our culture it is believed that development can be done while protecting the environment, and it is evident here. Nature is dear to us, it is our jewel.
PM Modi says he thanks and salutes lakhs of people who worked to make Sardar Sarovar project a success.
PM Modi lauded the vision of Sardar Patel, adding the BJP-led government's decision last month on Jammu and Kashmir was an
inspiration from the former home minister of India.
The Union government's decision on Kashmir is inspired by Sardar Patel and is an attempt to find solution to a decades-old problem.
The PM said the Hyderabad Liberation Day is a result of Sardar Patel's vision. Observed on September 17 each year, it marks the day in 1948 when the erstwhile Hyderabad State was annexed to the Indian Union.
PM Modi said he was happy to see the rising number of visitors to the Statue of Unity. While the 133-year-old State of Liberty gets around 10,000 visitors per day, about 8,500 people visit the 11-month-old Statue of Unity daily, he said.
The Sardar Sarovar project is catering to needs of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan and has benefitted people in these four states.

Sep 17, 2019 12:35 (IST)

PM Modi addresses rally at Narmada district

Sep 17, 2019 12:33 (IST)

PM Modi with Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani at Sardar Sarovar Dam in Narmada district

Sep 17, 2019 12:31 (IST)

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Sep 17, 2019 12:27 (IST)

PM Modi visits Nutrition Park in Narmada district

Sep 17, 2019 12:24 (IST)

PM Modi offers prayers at Garudeshwar Dutt Temple in Narmada district

Sep 17, 2019 12:17 (IST)

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar greets PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi and BJP leaders
The chief minister wished good health and a long life to the prime minister on his birthday, an official release said.
Union minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai tweeted, "Your personality is a source of inspiration for all of us."

Sep 17, 2019 12:14 (IST)

Sports fraternity wishes PM Modi

"Happy Birthday to our respected and honourable Prime Minister, @narendramodi ji.. Thank you for all your efforts towards making our country greater than ever, sir," cricketer Shikhar Dhawan wrote on Twitter.
"Wishing a very happy birthday to our honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi ji. I pray for your long and healthy life," sprinter Hima Das'' post on the micro-blogging website read.
"Happy birthday to our honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi ji," all-rounder Kedar Jadhav tweeted.
"Happy Birthday to our Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. God bless you @narendramodi #HappyBdayPMModi," boxer Vijender Singh tweeted.
"Happy birthday sir @narendramodi May you continue to inspire us all..wish you long and healthy life.. #happybirthdaynarendramodi #HappyBirthdayPM," cricketer Harbhajan Sigh posted.

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