New Delhi, Sep 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting his 25 years of public service and describing his political journey as one marked by sacrifice, national service and determination.
Modi, who was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, turned 76 on Thursday. In a series of posts on X, Shah described the prime minister as a leader known for hard work, sacrifice and long-term vision.
Shah said Modi had made public service the central purpose of his life and described his journey from an ordinary party worker to Gujarat chief minister and later prime minister as an example of dedication to national service.
The Home Minister also highlighted what he described as the focus of Modi’s governance on people at the grassroots level. Referring to welfare programmes, Shah cited examples involving housing and healthcare benefits to illustrate their impact on beneficiaries.
He also pointed to initiatives concerning women and youth, including measures related to women’s empowerment, Startup India, Skill India and the National Education Policy. According to Shah, these programmes have expanded opportunities for different sections of society.
On infrastructure, Shah referred to the Chenab Railway Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, road and bridge projects in the Northeast, Vande Bharat trains and semiconductor manufacturing facilities as examples of India’s development under Modi’s government.
Shah also highlighted India’s economic position and cited the country’s growth among major economies. He said the international honours received by Modi from various countries should be viewed as recognition for India as a whole.
National security was another major theme in Shah’s message. He cited the government’s stated policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and referred to decisions and military operations including the surgical strikes, air strikes and Operation Sindoor.
The Home Minister also mentioned the abrogation of Article 370, developments in the Northeast and the government’s efforts against Left Wing Extremism while discussing the security landscape.
Shah said a secure environment was essential for economic and social development and credited the Modi government with measures aimed at strengthening internal and border security.
He also wished the prime minister a long and healthy life and said that, under his leadership, India should continue working towards the goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.