PM Modi's 72nd birthday is being celebrated across the country today!
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 72. Also, several events are being organised across the country to mark the occasion.
Wishes poured to PM Modi on. His birthday, Russian President Vladimir Putin wished PM Modi a day ahead on the sidelines of the SCO meeting. “As per Russian tradition, we never offer congratulations in advance, so I cannot do that right now. But I would like you to know that we know about, and we wish you all the best," Putin said.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted a one-line greeting for PM Modi. "Wishing PM Narendra Modi a happy birthday," he tweeted.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor posted a photo with PM Modi and wished him good health and long life. "May he work to remove the darkness enveloping so many of our fellow citizens & bring them the light of progress, development & social harmony instead," he tweeted.
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal put out a tweet wishing for PM Modi's long and healthy life.
Several events have been planned on behalf of the party to mark the occasion. BJP president JP Nadda will inaugurate an exhibition on PM Modi's life and leadership at the party headquarters in New Delhi.
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