PM turns 74, BJP leaders extend birthday wishes, call him ‘captain of the country’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 74 today, adding another year to his decades of public service.
PM Modi’s birthday often passes like any other day, dedicated to his official responsibilities. However, it also marks the start of the “Seva Parv,” a fortnight-long festival organised annually by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This event serves as a platform to highlight the Prime Minister’s enduring commitment to public welfare and his philosophy of service to humanity.
On his 74th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate 26 lakh PM Awas Yojana houses at Gadakana in Bhubaneswar.
Upon his arrival at Bhubaneswar airport, PM Modi will proceed directly to the Gadakana slum area near Sainik School, as confirmed by Bhubaneswar Police Commissioner Sanjeev Panda.
During his visit, the Prime Minister will engage with beneficiaries of the PM Awas Yojana, underscoring his government’s focus on affordable housing and welfare for underprivileged communities.
Following his interaction, Modi will head to Janata Maidan, where he will officially launch the Subhadra Yojana, under which Rs 10,000 will be given to more than 1 crore poor women every year in two equal instalments for a period of five years.
The financial assistance scheme, named after Goddess Subhadra, the sister of Lord Jagannath, was a key promise made by the BJP in its Odisha election manifesto.
Alongside this, Prime Minister Modi is set to unveil railway projects valued at Rs 2,871 crore and highway infrastructure projects worth Rs 1,000 crore, according to officials.
Extending his wishes to PM Modi on his 74th birthday, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on his official X handle wrote, “Warm birthday wishes to the visionary leader & great son of Maa Bharati, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Your vision for a stronger, prosperous India resonates in every heart. May your dynamic leadership & unwavering dedication continue to transform India and inspire generations!”
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde extended his heartfelt birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying, “My birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I wish him good health and a long life.”
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India is moving towards becoming an economic superpower. I wish him the strength to fulfil his resolve of a developed India by 2047. Maharashtra is also making every possible effort to fulfil Prime Minister Modi’s resolve of making the country a 5 trillion economy. I want to say that the 21st century is India’s century because the captain of the country is Prime Minister Modi. I wish him a very happy birthday,” Shinde added.
Renowned sand sculptor Sudarsan Pattnaik also joined in extending birthday wishes to Prime Minister. Known for his intricate and symbolic sand art, Pattnaik has often used his creations to celebrate key national figures and events.
“May Mahaprabhu’s blessings be with you always and your dreams of a Viksit Bharat be realised. Happy birthday, Hon Prime Minister @narendramodi ji,” he wrote on X.
On the occasion, he also dedicated a sand art to PM Modi. “Please accept my good wishes through this sand art installation in New Delhi. Jai Jagannath!” he added.
Narendra Damodardas Modi, born on September 17, 1950, in the modest town of Mehsana, Gujarat, has risen from humble beginnings to become one of India’s most influential political leaders. Serving as Gujarat’s Chief Minister for three consecutive terms from 2001 to 2014, Modi’s tenure was marked by significant economic growth and governance reforms. His leadership trajectory continued on the national stage when he became the Prime Minister of India in 2014, and he is currently serving his third term in office.