Live: President Murmu greets PM on birthday, says he set new governance benchmarks

PM Modi BirthdayPM Modi birthday 2026 Live Updates: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang extended warm birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. Birla praised Modi’s more than 25 years of public life and his contribution to development, self-reliance, innovation, digital progress, infrastructure and welfare. Puri highlighted the Centre’s flagship schemes and reforms, including Swachh Bharat, Ujjwala, Jan Dhan, Ayushman Bharat, PM Awas Yojana and Jal Jeevan Mission, while also crediting Modi’s government with strengthening India’s energy security and global standing. Tamang thanked the Prime Minister for his support to Sikkim and the Northeast and expressed hope for continued progress towards the vision of Viksit Bharat....Read MorePresident Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra ModiSep 17, 2026 09:08 ISTPM Modi Birthday: 'Modinomics' basis of India's rapid economic growth, says Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic vision, which he described as "Modinomics", has laid the foundation for India's rapid economic growth, while asserting that the country is moving steadily on the path of development and good governance.Sep 17, 2026 08:57 ISTPM Modi Birthday: On PM's birthday, Gen Z group organises blood donation camp in VaranasiOn the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, the Gen Z Wing of Antyodaya Parishad organised a blood donation camp in Varanasi, with a large number of young people participating in the ‘Modi’s GenZ Blood Squad’ event. The event was held at the IMA building in Lahurabir, where organisers said many participants were aged between 18 and 22 years. Several participants were also first-time blood donors and first-time voters. The organisers said the initiative aimed to combine first-time participation in the democratic process with voluntary blood donation as a form of social service. Sep 17, 2026 08:57 ISTPM Modi Birthday: 108-kundiya yagna organised at Khatu Shyam Temple for PM Modi’s long lifeA 108-kundiya yagna will be organised at the Khatu Shyam Temple to pray for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s long life on his 76th birthday. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will also participate in the programme. Sep 17, 2026 08:20 ISTPM Modi Birthday: Nirmala Sitharaman wishes PM Modi, praises Nation First approachUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that in turbulent times, PM Modi was steering the country towards the goal of a Viksit Bharat. She said PM Modi had consistently put the nation first and ensured that public spending served the public good. Sep 17, 2026 08:09 ISTUS House Democrats oppose Russia sanctions bill, warn of tariff impactRepresentative Gregory W Meeks, a Democrat on the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, criticised the Russia sanctions bill, warning that its tariff provisions could increase costs for American families. Meeks said conservative estimates put the cost of the tariffs at $3,000 for the average American family, assuming President Donald Trump limits them to the top five importers of Russian oil and gas.Sep 17, 2026 08:06 ISTPM Modi 76th Birthday: CM Yogi Adityanath highlights PM Modi’s 25-year public service journeyUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had brought a new sense of change in people’s lives during his 25 years in public life by making public service his mission, good governance his resolve and nation-building his foremost goal. He said the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ would be launched from Varanasi on PM Modi’s 76th birthday.Sep 17, 2026 08:04 ISTPM Modi Birthday: President Murmu wishes PM Modi, highlights 25 years of public servicePresident Droupadi Murmu extended birthday greetings and best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting his 25 years of service as Chief Minister and Prime Minister. She said PM Modi had established new benchmarks in good governance and given unprecedented momentum and a new direction to inclusive development.Sep 17, 2026 08:02 ISTPM Modi 76th Birthday: Dilip Ghosh says celebrations to be held across country on PM's birthdayWest Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and prayed for his good health. Ghosh said celebrations would be held across the country, with lamps lit in households and events organised at public places. He also said the month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ would begin on PM Modi’s birthday, highlighting the achievements of his 25-year journey of public service.Sep 17, 2026 07:59 ISTPM Modi Birthday: Amit Shah praises PM Modi’s journey from volunteer to Prime MinisterUnion Home Minister Amit Shah extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing PM Modi’s life as a journey of hard work, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to public service. Shah said PM Modi’s journey from an ordinary volunteer to Chief Minister and then Prime Minister demonstrated that difficult goals could be achieved when the purpose of life was national service.Sep 17, 2026 07:58 ISTPM Modi Birthday: PM Modi extends Vishwakarma Jayanti greetings, praise artisansPrime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti and paid special tribute to artisans and skilled workers engaged in construction and related work across the country. PM Modi said their skill and hard work were important to realising the vision of a developed and self-reliant India. He said the government remained committed to providing all possible encouragement to their efforts towards nation-building.Sep 17, 2026 07:34 ISTPM Modi Birthday: Amit Shah to flag off Vadnagar-Varanasi bike rallyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah will flag off a month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s hometown Vadnagar in Gujarat on his birthday, marking his 25 years of public service. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Union Minister Anupriya Patel will also participate in the Vadnagar-Varanasi bike rally.Sep 17, 2026 07:33 ISTPM Modi Birthday: Shivraj Chouhan calls PM Modi ‘architect’ of Viksit, self-reliant IndiaUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his birthday brings a wave of joy and enthusiasm among crores of people. Chouhan described Modi as the “architect” of a developed, self-reliant and prosperous India and wished him a long life and continued strength to serve the nation and its people. Referring to Swami Vivekananda’s vision of India becoming a “Vishwa Guru”, Chouhan said the vision was being fulfilled under the leadership of another Narendra.Sep 17, 2026 07:14 ISTPM Modi Birthday: Om Birla praises PM’s 25-year public service journeyLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying India was establishing a new identity on the global stage with confidence under his leadership. Birla highlighted the country’s progress in development, self-reliance, innovation, digital advancement, infrastructure expansion and public welfare. Sep 17, 2026 07:14 ISTPM Modi 76th Birthday: Hardeep Puri praises PM Modi’s 25 years of public serviceUnion Minister Hardeep Singh Puri extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, praising his 25 years of public service and describing his tenure as a period of transformational change. Puri highlighted welfare schemes including Swachh Bharat Mission, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Khelo India, PM Ujjwala Yojana, Jan Dhan Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, PM Awas Yojana, PM-KISAN and Jal Jeevan Mission.Sep 17, 2026 07:13 ISTPM Modi Birthday: Pralhad Joshi praises PM Modi’s dedication to nation and public serviceUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi extended birthday greetings and best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praising his dedication to the nation, commitment to public service and resolve to build a stronger, more prosperous and self-reliant India. Joshi said that under PM Modi’s leadership, the spirit of service had become a driving force behind the resolve for a Viksit Bharat. Sep 17, 2026 07:12 ISTPM Modi Birthday: Delhi LG wishes PM Modi on 76th birthday, hails 25 years of public serviceDelhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena extended warm birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting his 25 years of dedicated public service and commitment to the principle of “Nation First” and Antyodaya. Saxena said Modi’s decisive leadership and the strength of Jan Bhagidari had renewed India’s spirit of Aatmanirbharta and given fresh momentum to the country’s journey towards a Viksit Bharat. He also prayed for the Prime Minister’s good health, long life and continued energy to guide the nation towards a stronger, prosperous and developed India.