North India Statesman
On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday on Thursday, September 17, 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) described him as an enduring symbol of national service, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication. Party leaders, Union Cabinet ministers, and Chief Ministers across the country paid tribute to his leadership, highlighting that this milestone birthday also commemorates a historic quarter-century of unbroken public service heading an elected constitutional government since October 2001.
Lauding his vision for a developed and self-reliant India, the party highlighted that Prime Minister Modi’s journey has given concrete direction to the aspirations of 140 crore citizens through citizen-centric policies and good governance.
‘Karma As Sadhana’: Top BJP Leadership Celebrates PM Modi’s Penance and Resolve
Leading the party’s tributes, Union Home Minister Amit Shah described Prime Minister Modi as an epitome of tireless hard work, foresight, and selflessness. Taking to social platform X, Shah noted that the Prime Minister’s life is an “epic saga of penance, sacrifice, and unwavering resolve,” underscoring that making public welfare and karma his spiritual sadhana has inspired millions of citizens to dedicate themselves to nation-building.
Joining the tributes, BJP leadership emphasized that under Modi’s guidance, India has consistently scaled new peaks of economic self-reliance, administrative transparency, and cultural pride. BJP President Nitin Nabin stated that Prime Minister Modi embodies the collective dream of the nation, steering governance with a firm “Nation First” resolve that places the last person in society at the centre of developmental reforms.
Milestone of 25 Years in Constitutional Governance
Senior party representatives highlighted that this year’s celebrations carry unique historical significance as Prime Minister Modi completes 25 continuous years in public executive office—spanning over 12 years as Chief Minister of Gujarat followed by more than 12 years as Prime Minister of India.
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Gujarat Tenure (2001–2014): Transformed disaster reconstruction, industrial development, and rural electrification models into a template for good governance.
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National Leadership (2014–Present): Championed direct benefit transfers, major infrastructure build-outs, digital public infrastructure, and lifted over 250 million citizens out of multidimensional poverty.
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Global Recognition: Strengthened India’s geopolitical voice across international forums, steering the Global South’s interests and driving multilateral cooperation.
Ministers described his journey from a modest background in Gujarat’s Vadnagar to the nation’s top executive office as a living masterclass in personal discipline, perseverance, and dedication to the motherland.
Nationwide ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ And Citizen Welfare Outreach
Reflecting the Prime Minister’s emphasis on austerity and social service, the BJP is observing the day as ‘Sewa Diwas’, launching a month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ across all states and Union territories.
The day’s events began with blood donation camps at central and state party headquarters, followed by extensive cleanliness drives under the Swachhata campaign at public transit hubs, parks, and riverside ghats. Across hundreds of district headquarters, local representatives organized health check-up camps, assistive device distributions for Divyangjan, and tree plantation drives under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’. In the evening, the party coordinates the lighting of the ‘Ashirvaad Ka Diya’ at hundreds of locations across the country, where citizens and party workers offer prayers for the Prime Minister’s long life, health, and continued service toward achieving the goals of Viksit Bharat 2047.
