Indian PM Modi turns 70: Wishes pour in from all across world

The Bharatiya Janata Party is celebrating service week, from September 14.

Birthday greetings for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday poured in from all across the globe. It is worth noticing that not only the Indian leaders but also several world leaders conveyed birthday wishes to the Prime Minister.
The Bharatiya Janata Party is celebrating service week, from September 14.

Watch the inspiring journey of our beloved Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi from the comforts of your home. The Virtual Exhibition is available on NaMo App. Do watch! https://t.co/3jDvgovfNe
- Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 17, 2020

From Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, several bigwigs have posted birthday greeting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Here's how leaders are sending their wishes to PM Modi:
Extending his greetings, Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli tweeted: "Warm greetings to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji on the auspicious occasion of your birthday. I wish you good health and happiness.

Warm greetings to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi 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.
- K P Sharma Oli (@kpsharmaoli) September 17, 2020

"We will continue working closely together to further strengthen relations between our two countries."

In his message to Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin said: "I look forward to continue constructive dialogue with you and work closely together on topical issues of the bilateral and international agenda."

President Putin wished PM Shri @narendramodi on his 70th birthday wishing him health, happiness, well-being and success.#modiat70@KremlinRussia_E @KremlinRussia @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @PMOIndia @DrSJaishankar @mfa_russia @RusEmbIndia @PIB_India @ANI @IndiaToday pic.twitter.com/tboiDJnXxb
- India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) September 17, 2020

Meanwhile, President Ram Nath Kovind also took to Twitter to wish Modi and said: "Happy Birthday to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji. You have set an example of Indian life values and democratic tradition.

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- President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 17, 2020

"I pray to God that he always keeps you healthy and happy and the nation continues to receive your invaluable services."

While extending his wishes, Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted: "Wishing a Happy Birthday to the most popular leader of the country who is always committed towards the service of the nation and devoted towards welfare of poor."

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- Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 17, 2020

In a tweet, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said: "Greetings and warm wishes to PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji 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 and marginalised. Praying for his good health and long life."

Greetings and warm wishes to PM Shri @narendramodi on his birthday. India has benefited tremendously from his astute leadership, firm conviction &decisive action. He has been working assiduously towards empowering the poor & marginalised. Praying for his good health and long life
- Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 17, 2020

Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi too wished the Prime Minister on his birthday.

Wishing PM Narendra Modi ji a happy birthday.
- Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 17, 2020

However, the Congress leader did not relent from attacking the Prime Minister on the issue of unemployment. "Massive unemployment has forced the youth to call today #NationalUnemploymentDay. Employment is dignity... For how long will the govt deny it?" he said.

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