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New Delhi: Today, September 17th, marks the 75th birthday of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. There’s an atmosphere of excitement across the country, and BJP workers are preparing to celebrate it with great enthusiasm. BJP leaders are preparing to celebrate this day as “Seva Diwas” (Service Day). Various programs, including tree plantations, blood donation camps, and cleanliness drives, will be organized across the country.
While PM Modi has many accomplishments to his credit, he is also a star on social media, with a following of millions. He has also earned recognition as a global leader. His photographs with global leaders during his foreign visits bear testimony to his worldwide popularity.
How Many Followers Does He Have on Social Media?
PM Modi is very active on social media. He has 51 million followers on Facebook. His @X handle has 109 million followers. He is also very popular on Instagram, with 97.2 million followers.
Speaking of YouTube, PM Modi has 29 million subscribers on this platform. This means that PM Modi is as popular on the internet as he is in real life. This popularity makes him the Big Boss.
One of PM Modi’s special qualities is that he is always eager to learn new things and his top priority is how to best use technology and benefit society. This is why PM Modi is so popular among the youth. Whether it’s a first-grade student or a graduate student, PM Modi is everyone’s favorite.
Donald Trump wished PM Modi on his birthday over the phone; find out what the Prime Minister said in response.
US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He wished him a happy birthday over the phone. Trump made this call on the eve of Prime Minister Modi’s birthday, which falls on September 17th. Information about Trump’s birthday wish and PM Modi’s response to it was shared on the social media platform X.
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PM Modi wrote on X, “Thank you, my friend, President Trump, for your phone call and warm wishes on my 75th birthday. Like you, I am fully committed to taking the India-US comprehensive and global partnership to new heights. We support your initiative towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.”
The two had a 35-minute conversation in June.
Previously, the last officially recorded conversation between the two leaders was in June 2025, when Trump spoke with PM Modi over the phone while returning to the US after leaving the G-7 summit midway. At that time, issues such as India-Pakistan tensions (Operation Sindoor) and terrorism were discussed. The conversation between the two leaders lasted 35 minutes.
Events to be held on PM Modi’s birthday
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday will be celebrated with enthusiasm across the country on September 17. BJP workers and supporters across the country are preparing to celebrate PM Modi’s birthday as Seva Diwas. Various social and environmental initiatives, such as tree plantations, blood donation camps, and cleanliness drives, are being organized.
How did PM Modi enter politics? One phone call and he became the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday is today, September 17th. PM Modi turns 75. PM Modi’s political career has been exemplary. PM Modi is perhaps one of the few leaders in India who has never lost an election in his career. But do you know how Narendra Modi entered politics? How did he become the Chief Minister? Let’s explore this interesting story.
When did Narendra Modi enter politics?
PM Modi was born on September 17th, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat. He holds an MA in Political Science from Gujarat University. In his early days, Narendra Modi worked with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He also served as the regional organizer of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat. According to information, PM Modi entered politics in 1987. He became the General Secretary of the Gujarat BJP in 1988. Subsequently, in 1995, Narendra Modi became the BJP’s National Union Secretary. He played a key role in the party’s campaign in the 1995 and 1998 Gujarat Assembly elections, helping the BJP come to power in Gujarat.
In addition, PM Modi played a key role in LK Advani’s Somnath-to-Ayodhya Rath Yatra and Murli Manohar Joshi’s Kanyakumari-to-Kashmir campaign. He subsequently assumed responsibility for improving the party’s organization in various states. In 1998, he became the BJP’s General Secretary.
How did Narendra Modi become Chief Minister?
It was in 2001, when Narendra Modi was working for the party in Delhi. He had gone to attend the funeral of senior cameraman Gopal Bisht. Madhavrao Scindia had died in a plane crash, and Bisht was among the journalists who died with him. There, Narendra Modi received a call from then-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Atal ji asked, “Brother, where are you?” Narendra Modi said, “I am in the crematorium.” Atalji replied, “You are in the crematorium, what can I talk to you about now?” Narendra Modi then went to the Prime Minister’s residence that evening to meet Atalji. Atalji said, “Delhi has made you very fat! You should go back to Gujarat!”
Narendra Modi’s Career as Chief Minister
Narendra Modi was sworn in as Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, at the age of 51. He became the state’s 14th Chief Minister. He subsequently served as Chief Minister for 14 years, a record. He led the BJP to consecutive victories in the 2002, 2007, and 2012 Gujarat Assembly elections with a landslide victory.
Narendra Modi’s Career as Prime Minister
Narendra Modi contested the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. Under his leadership, the BJP won the elections with a landslide majority, and Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister. It should be noted that this was the first time since 1984 that a single party had won a majority in the country. He then led his party to an absolute majority victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP, under Narendra Modi’s leadership, won 240 seats alone, and the NDA easily surpassed the majority mark. Narendra Modi was once again sworn in as Prime Minister.
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge extended their best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi
On the occasion of his 75th birthday, senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, wished him a happy birthday. In his congratulatory message, Rahul Gandhi said, “Heartiest birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I wish him good health.” Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also congratulated PM Modi. In his message, he said, “Happy birthday to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I wish him good health and a long life.”
Rahul is a critic of PM Modi’s policies
It should be noted that Rahul Gandhi, as a prominent Congress leader, and Narendra Modi, as a BJP stalwart and Prime Minister, often criticize each other’s policies and ideologies. Rahul Gandhi sharply questions government policies, especially on economic and social issues, while Modi often dismisses his criticisms. However, on formal occasions, such as birthday greetings, the two leaders show courtesy to each other. This relationship reflects the blend of ideological differences and democratic traditions in Indian politics.
President Murmu also congratulated PM Modi
President Draupadi Murmu congratulated PM Modi and praised his leadership abilities. She said, “Your exceptional leadership has fostered a culture of setting and achieving big goals in the country. Today, the global community also reposes its trust in your guidance.” PM Modi thanked the President and said that his government, with the support of 1.4 billion countrymen, will remain dedicated to building a strong, capable, and self-reliant India. He described the President’s views as inspiring.
What did the Vice President and Lok Sabha Speaker say?
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan also praised PM Modi, saying that under his visionary leadership, India is establishing a strong presence on the global stage and rapidly progressing towards becoming a developed nation. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, “PM Modi’s dedication and commitment to the country is an inspiration for every Indian.” To mark the Prime Minister’s birthday, the Bharatiya Janata Party has launched a nationwide “Seva Pakhwada” from September 17 to October 2. During this period, BJP governments at the center and in the states will organize various public welfare, development, and awareness programs.
