Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday: Italian PM Meloni sends birthday wishes

On the occasion of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday on September 17, tributes and well-wishes pour in from prominent figures across India and around the globe. President Droupadi Murmu, Union Ministers, and leaders across the political spectrum, including Opposition leaders, extend warm greetings, praising his dedication to public service. Many leaders pray for his health and long life, recognising his pivotal role in steering crucial socio-economic reforms and infrastructure initiatives.

Beyond political circles, industrialists, sports personalities, cultural icons, and millions of citizens share heartfelt messages across digital platforms. These widespread greetings reflect PM Modi’s deep political impact and high standing both within India and on the world stage.

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wished Prime Minister Modi a happy birthday and spoke of a deep “bond” between the two nations.

“Happy birthday to my friend @narendramodi, to whom I wish health, energy, and success.”
“Italy and India continue to strengthen their deep bond of friendship, building together a future of cooperation and prosperity for our Nations,” PM Meloni tweeted.

Indian President Droupadi Murmu tweeted, "Over the past 25 years, during your tenure as Chief Minister and Prime Minister, you have established many new benchmarks of good governance and imparted unprecedented momentum and a new direction to inclusive development.

Vice President CP Radhakrishanan wrote, “Heartiest birthday greetings to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shriman Narendra Modi Ji. Under your steadfast and visionary leadership, Bharat is shining as a bright spot in the world and among the fastest-growing major economies. Over 25 crore Indians have come out of extreme poverty. A transformative digital revolution has empowered millions, and every sector-from space, technology, and healthcare to infrastructure and manufacturing has witnessed remarkable growth.”

Union Minister Piyush Goyal also extended his wishes.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extended his best wishes to PM Modi.

“I join millions of my fellow citizens in felicitating India’s popular and visionary Prime Minister Modi, on his 76th birthday. His journey spanning across 25 glorious years in the service of the nation have ushered an era of transformational change in the lives of the people through visionary reforms, policies and schemes anchored in the philosophy of Sarvodaya Through Antyodaya,” Union Minister Hardeep Puri tweeted.

“I’ve always loved writing. Sometimes, it’s the easiest way to say what you feel. This year, Modi ji, I wanted your birthday tribute to come straight from the heart,” PV Sindhu tweeted

Tejasvi Surya tweeted, “Wishing our beloved Prime Minister Modi a very happy birthday. Leadership is a heavy responsibility. Every single day, it tests your patience, your conviction, your character and your capacity to keep going through challenges and setbacks.”

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a 25-foot sand art installation using 2,500 earthen lamps (diyas) on Puri Beach to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday.

BJP Gujarat has gotten creative with their wish and posted a video of the PM in different looks.

“I extend my heartfelt birthday wishes to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Thiru. Narendra Modi avargal, who leads with dedication towards building a strong India,” Tamil Nadu CM Vijay wishes PM Modi.

On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, Actor Mukesh Rishi says, “It brings immense joy. For so many years, you have been working continuously—first for the state and now for the country…”