'50 yrs of serving nation': International community celebrates Indian PM Modi's 75th birthday

September 17 marks the birthday of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Born in 1950, PM Modi has risen to become one of the world's most influential leaders, recognised for his vision, leadership, and commitment to the nation.

Wishing PM Modi, Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on X, “Happy 75th birthday to the Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi. His strength, his determination, and his ability to lead millions of people are a source of inspiration. With friendship and esteem, I wish him health and energy to continue leading India toward a bright future and to further strengthen the relations between our Nations.”

US President Donald Trump extended 75th birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi through a phone call, expressing gratitude for support on ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

On PM Modi's 75th birthday, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "Prime Minister Modi, my good friend Narendra, I want to wish you a happy birthday. You've accomplished so much for India in your life, and we have together accomplished a great deal in the friendship between India and Israel. I look forward to seeing you soon because we can bring our partnership and our friendship to even greater heights. Happy birthday, my friend"

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"50 yrs of serving nation, 27 international awards": Union Minister Piyush Goel wishes PM Modi on his 75th birthday

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, calling him a symbol of sacrifice and dedication.

Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam also wished PM Modi on his 75th birthday and said, "It gives me great pleasure to wish him a very happy birthday. We want to see him in good health to be able to lead this country as he is doing..."

Bill Gates, founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation & former CEO of Microsoft, said, "Prime Minister Modi, my best wishes to you on your 75th birthday. I wish you good health and continued strength as you lead India's fantastic progress and contribute to global development. The Gates Foundation values our partnership with the Government of India immensely. Together, we are supporting progress towards Viksit Bharat and sharing lessons and innovations for the countries in the Global South. Once again, my warmest wishes to you on this milestone occasion."

Odisha-based sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik created sand art to mark PM Narendra Modi's 75th birthday.

People waved the biggest tricolour and made a huge poster of the Prime Minister with a special fabric in Surat, Gujarat.

The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Mark Luxon, has also wished PM Modi on his 75th birthday.

Praying for your good health, Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay said, "Our national servicemen and women, and all the people of Bhutan offer warmest wishes on your 75th birth anniversary. On this happy occasion, we pray for your good health, happiness and long life."

On PM Modi's 75th birthday, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak said, "It is a great pleasure to wish Prime Minister Modi a happy 75th birthday. In these uncertain times, we all need good friends, and Modi Ji has always been a good friend to me and to Britain. I'm delighted to see UK-India ties going from strength to strength. I know we both enjoyed the recent England-India test series, a reminder of how many things our two countries share. As someone from a British-Indian family, this relationship will always have a special place in my heart. I'll always remember fondly travelling to India as Prime Minister for the G20 in 2023 with Akshata. It was a superb event befitting India's standing on the world stage. Modiji, I wish you all the very best for your birthday and look forward to seeing you soon."

The Chairman & Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, Mukesh Ambani, wished PM Modi to continue to serve India even when independent India turns 100. He said, "Today is a festive day for 1.45 billion Indians. It is the 75th birthday of our most respected and beloved Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi ji. On behalf of the entire business community of India, on behalf of the Reliance family and the Ambani family, I convey my felicitations to Prime Minister Modi ji. It is not a coincidence that Modi ji's Amrit Mahotsav is coming in Bharat's Amrit Kal. It is my deepest wish that Modi ji should continue to serve India when independent India turns 100..."

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Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan said, "Today, on the occasion of PM Modi's 75th birthday, I extend my best wishes to him. Your journey from a small city to the global stage has been very inspiring. Your discipline, hard work and dedication towards the country can be seen in this journey. Your energy at the age of 75 even beats young people like us. I pray that you always stay healthy and happy..."

Russian President Vladimir Putin has also wished PM Modi on his 75th birthday.