On PM Modi’s 70th birthday, wishes pour in from all corners

New Delhi, Sep 17: Wishes have poured in from various corners on the occasion of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's 70th birthday.

"PM Modi has devoted each moment of his life towards making India strong, safe and self-reliant. I am lucky to serve the nation under his leadership. I along with all countrymen wish for PM's healthy and long life," Union Home Minister, Amit Shah said in a tweet.

Rahul Gandhi in a tweet said, 'wishing PM Narendra Modi ji a happy birthday.'

"Greetings and warm wishes to PM Narendra Modi on his birthday. India has benefited tremendously from his astute leadership, firm conviction and decisive action. He has been working assiduously towards empowering the poor & marginalised. Praying for his good health and long life," Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh said in a tweet.

"Warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji on the auspicious occasion of your birthday. I wish you good health and happiness. We will continue working closely together to further strengthen relations between our two countries," Nepal's Prime Minister, K P Sharma Oli said in a tweet. PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950.

The people and government of Bhutan convey prayers for your success and well being on Your Excellency's 70th birth anniversary. Under your leadership, we are confident that India will continue to achieve even greater transformation, Bhutan's PM, Lotay Tshering said in a tweet.

Russian President, Vladimir Putin congratulated PM Modi and said that he wished him good health, happiness, well being and every success from the bottom of his heart.

The BJP has launched Seva Saptah to mark the PM's birthday. During this programme various activities such as planting of saplings, distribution of fruits in COVID-19 hospitals, donation of artificial limbs and other equipment would be undertaken.