Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 on Wednesday and his birthday came packed with the launch of welfare programmes, schemes and greetings from massive global powers, including US and Russia.
Bharatiya Janata Party launched 'Sewa Pakhwada' in which blood donation camps were organised in the states ruled by the saffron party, including Delhi.
US President Donald Trump called his "friend" to wish him on his birthday and appreciated his efforts towards "ending the war between Russia and Ukraine."
At the same time, Russian ambassador to India Denis Alipov admired PM Modi's contributions towards taking New Delhi Moscow relationship to "new heights."
President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings to PM Modi with a message to "lead the nation to new heights of progress" given his "unparalleled leadership."
"Heartfelt birthday greetings and best wishes the Prime Minister of India narendram ji.
By exemplifying the pinnacle of diligence, you have instilled a culture of achieving great goals in the nation through your extraordinary leadership.
Today, the global community also expresses its confidence in your guidance.
I pray to God that you always remain healthy and joyful, and with your unparalleled leadership, lead the nation to new heights of progress," she said in a post on X.
Union home minister Amit Shah credited PM Modi with Covid vaccines, farmer welfare along with bringing "pride to both heritage and science" from the "southern pole of the moon in space to the depths of the sea in Dwarka."
"Under PM Modi's leadership India has also become a hub of global aspirations.
From the southern pole of the moon in space to the depths of the sea in Dwarka, he has brought pride to both heritage and science.
Under his leadership, India is setting new benchmarks in the space sector today.
From indigenous COVID vaccines, indigenous defence systems, startups, innovation, ensuring fair prices for farmers' crops, to the manufacturing mission, PM Modi is building an India that is self reliant in every field," he said.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and minister Parvesh Verma donated blood at a camp organised by the BJP as part of 'Sewa Pakhwada'.
