PM Modi turns 70, wishes pour in from across political spectrum

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 70 today and birthday wishes pour in from leaders across all political parties. From Union home Minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and minister of civil aviation of India Hardeep Singh Puri among others wished the PM on the occasion.

PM Modi was born in Gujarat's Vadnagar on September 17, 1950.

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17 September 2020

14:45 IST

From legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar to Indian skipper Virat Kohli, all took to social media to wish the Prime Minister on his special occasion. The cricket fraternity on Thursday came in unison to extend warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday. Read more here

13:15 IST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday and said that the two leaders have succeeded in consolidating even further the traditionally good relations between India and Germany.

"I am happy to take this opportunity to thank you for our trustful and constructive cooperation. Together with over the past years we have succeeded in consolidating even further the traditionally good relations between India and Germany. I have fond memories, for example, our meeting last November at the Indo-Gennan intergovernmental consultations," Merkel wrote in a letter shared by Prime Minister`s Office. (ANI)

12:42 IST

Members of Hindu Sena celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 70th birthday, in New Delhi, on Thursday September 17, 2020. (PTI Photo)

10:01 IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal prayed for PM Modi's long and healthy life. "Narendra Modi wishing you a very happy birthday sir. I pray for your long and healthy life," said Kejriwal on Twitter.

.@narendramodi Wishing you a very happy birthday Sir. I pray for your long and healthy life.

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) September 17, 2020

09:57 IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal extended his wishes to Prime Minister Modi on the occasion and said that work done by the PM, especially during the COVID-19 crisis phase, showed his far-sightedness. "Best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is committed to the service of the country and has made India prestigious as a global power. Even during this COVID phase, the work done by you in making the country Atmanirbhar shows your far-sightedness," Goyal said.

09:35 IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Arun Singh flagged off a cycle rally in New Delhi on the occasion of PM Narendra Modi's 70th birthday.

Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Arun Singh flagged off a cycle rally on the occasion of PM Narendra Modi's birthday. pic.twitter.com/siqxVrJhom

— ANI (@ANI) September 17, 2020

09:19 IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended birthday wishes to PM Modi. “I look forward to continue constructive dialogue with you and work closely together on topical issues of the bilateral and international agenda,” President Putin said.

08:57 IST

Internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik celebrated PM Modi's 70th birthday with a beautiful sand art.

Wishing our beloved PM @narendramodi Ji on his 70th birthday. My SandArt with message The Pioneer of #AtmaNirbharBharat at Puri beach, Odisha. pic.twitter.com/u8w4xN7naw

— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) September 17, 2020

08:55 IST

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli extends greetings to PM Modi on the latters 70th Birthday. Oli said, "Warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji on the auspicious occasion of your birthday. I wish you good health and happiness. We will continue working closely together to further strengthen relations between our two countries."

08:12 IST

Minister Hardeep Singh Puri wished PM Modi on the latters 70th Bithday today. Puri tweeted, “I join the nation in wishing India’s popular and visionary PM Narendra Modi ji on his 70th birthday. A steadfast leader with immense clarity, he has brought about a transformational change in the lives of Indians through his policies of inclusive and sustainable development.”

08:03 IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wishes PM Modi on his 70th birthday.

Wishing PM Narendra Modi ji a happy birthday.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 17, 2020

08:01 IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah wished PM Narendra Modi on the latters 70th birthday today. “PM Modi has devoted each moment of his life towards making India strong, safe and self-reliant. I am lucky to serve the nation under his leadership. I along with all countrymen wish for PM’s healthy and long life,” Amit Shah tweeted in Hindi.

07:58 IST

Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) workers celebrated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 70th birthday at India Gate on Wednesday. Party leader Shyam Jaju was also present.

Delhi: Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) workers celebrated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 70th birthday at India Gate. Party leader Shyam Jaju was also present. pic.twitter.com/f8gBL38mCD

— ANI (@ANI) September 16, 2020

07:53 IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wishes PM Modi on latters 70th birthday. Singh wrote:

Greetings and warm wishes to PM Shri @narendramodi on his birthday. India has benefited tremendously from his astute leadership, firm conviction &decisive action. He has been working assiduously towards empowering the poor & marginalised. Praying for his good health and long life

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 17, 2020

07:46 IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla wished PM Modi saying, "Happy Birthday to the Honorable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. Dedicated to the resolve of service, your life inspires everyone for the welfare of humanity and service to the nation. I wish to God for your healthy life and longevity."

07:37 IST

President Ram Nath Kovind wishes PM Modi via Twitter, he wrote: "Prime Minister Modi, Happy birthday and best wishes to you... My best wishes and prayers are that God always keep you healthy and happy and the nation continues to receive your invaluable services."