As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 69th birthday today, leaders from India and across the world wish PM Modi a very happy birthday. Celebrations have already begun across India, wishes have started pouring in for PM Modi. PM Modi is in his home state for the day. He visited the Statue of Unity on Narmada river and also offered prayers at the Sardar Sarovar Dam on his 69th birthday. The PM would address a gathering which was scheduled at 11 am. Then he will visit his mother Heeraben and seek her blessings. Follow ibtimes.co.in for live updates on PM Narendra Modi's 69th birthday celebrations.
What PM Modi did on his 69th birthday [Video] PM Modi meets mother on 69th birthdayPM Modi meets his mother Heeraben Modi at her residence in Gandhinagar. PM Modi is celebrating his 69th birthday.
Extending warm wishes to PM Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi prayed for his good health and happiness. "My best wishes to Narendra Modi Ji on his 69th birthday. May he be blessed with good health and happiness always," tweeted the former Congress president.
My best wishes to Narendra Modi Ji on his 69th birthday. May he be blessed with good health and happiness always?@narendramodi
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 17, 2019
While addressing a rally at the Sardar Sarovar Dam site, PM Modi said that in our culture, development can be done while protecting the environment, and it is evident in Gujarat. "Nature is dear to us, it is our jewel," Narendra Modi said.
PM Modi offers prayers at Sardar Sarovar DamPrime Minister Narendra Modi is offering prayers at the Sardar Sarovar Dam. The Prime Minister is in Gujarat to celebrate his 69th birthday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Garudeshwar Dutt Temple in Narmada district of Gujarat.
Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Garudeshwar Dutt Temple in Narmada district. pic.twitter.com/KFQZanQzZe
— ANI (@ANI) September 17, 2019
Indian playback singer Lata Mangeshkar wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 69th birthday. Lata Mangeshkar lauded PM Modi to see his tireless hard work.
नमस्कार आदरणीय नरेन्द्रभाई.आप को जनमदिन की बहुत बहुत शुभकामनाएँ.आप की देशभक्ति और आपके अथक परिश्रम से देश निरंतर प्रगति पथ पर बढ़ता जा रहा है,ये देखकर मुझे हमेशा प्रसन्नता होती है.भगवान महादेव आप की हर मनोकामना पूरी करें यही मेरी मंगल कामना.. आप की बहन लता..@narendramodi
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) September 17, 2019
PM Modi has reached Kevadia in Narmada district in Gujarat and captured an aerial view of the 'statue of unity'. "Have a look at the majestic 'Statue of Unity', India's tribute to the great Sardar Patel," PM Modi tweeted.
Reached Kevadia a short while ago.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 17, 2019
Have a look at the majestic ‘Statue of Unity’, India’s tribute to the great Sardar Patel. pic.twitter.com/B8ciNFr4p7
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a long day planned ahead of him. He visited the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river to kickoff the "Namami Narmade" festival. Modi will be spending almost the entire day in Gujarat.
- The prime minister would address a gathering, following which, Narendra Modi will inspect some ongoing developmental projects near the dam and the Statue of Unity.
- Later in the day, PM Modi will meet his mother, Hiraben, to seek her blessings on his birthday.
- The prime minister is also expected to visit the temple of Lord Dattatreya at Garudeshwar village near Kevadiya.
PM Narendra Modi is the first prime minister to win two consecutive terms, with a full majority in the Lok Sabha 2019 elections outside the Indian National Congress. After former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, he is the second person to complete five years in the PM office. READ FULL STORY HERE
On PM Modi's birthday, gold crown offered at Varanasi templeA supporter of PM Modi, identified as Arvind Singh, has offered a gold crown weighing 1.25 kg to the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in Varanasi to mark Prime Minister's 69th birthday.
