Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on September 17, 2026, with political leaders across parties extending birthday greetings. Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, and several other leaders wished Modi good health and a long life. Meanwhile, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal used his birthday message to raise political issues related to voters and elections.
Rahul Gandhi Wishes PM Modi
Rahul Gandhi was among the opposition leaders who conveyed birthday greetings to the Prime Minister. The messages came despite political differences between the BJP and opposition parties.
The birthday wishes were part of a wider series of messages from leaders across the political spectrum. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Union ministers and several chief ministers also greeted Modi on his 76th birthday.
President Murmu wished the Prime Minister good health and a long life, while referring to his more than 25 years in public service.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Sends Birthday Greetings
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay also extended birthday wishes to Modi. Vijay wished the Prime Minister good health and a long life, while referring to his public service and work towards India’s development.
The message is notable as Vijay, who entered electoral politics after a career in cinema, now heads the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and serves as Tamil Nadu’s chief minister.
Kejriwal’s Birthday Message Includes Political Dig
Arvind Kejriwal’s message took a different tone, using the occasion to highlight his political criticism concerning elections and voters.
Kejriwal has previously alleged irregularities involving voter lists and accused the BJP and election authorities of manipulating or removing voters. During the West Bengal Assembly election campaign earlier this year, he alleged that millions of names had been removed from electoral rolls, claims that were part of the political debate surrounding the state’s voter-list revision exercise.
His latest birthday message therefore comes against the backdrop of his continuing criticism of the BJP and the government’s approach to electoral issues.
PM Modi Birthday Celebrations Across India
The BJP has organised programmes across the country to mark Modi’s birthday, including activities under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. Various social-service initiatives and public programmes have been planned as part of the celebrations.
A separate campaign called ‘Aashirwad ka Diya’ has also been promoted, with people encouraged to light lamps on September 17 as a symbolic gesture wishing the Prime Minister good health and long life.
Modi’s 76th birthday has consequently brought together messages of goodwill from leaders across political parties, alongside continuing political disagreements over issues including governance, elections and voter rolls.
