PM turns 68: Rahul Gandhi wishes 'health and happiness' for Modi on his birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day trip to his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi on Monday, 17 September.

This is the first time the PM will be spending his birthday in Varanasi since the NDA came to power in May 2014.

Born on September 17, 1950, Narendra Damodardas Modi was born to a Gujarati family in Vadanagar, Gujarat.

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PM Modi was introduced to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh at the tender age of eight when he used to help his father with selling tea and later on had a tea-stall of his own to support his family.

"Happy Birthday to our PM, Narendra Modi ji! Wishing him good health and happiness always." Rahul wrote in his wish for the prime minister.

Vedpathis in Varanasi conducted a special 'hawan' for PM's birthday

On his birthday today, the prime minister decided to spend the day launching development projects for the people of Varanasi and interacting with childrenand students.

The prime minister is known to have utmost love for children and is often seen alluding to his childhood days and anecdotes during his speeches.