Several BJP leaders have already expressed their wishes to PM Modi by taking to their respective Twitter pages.
BJP leader, party workers, fan and followers of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday as he turns 69th birthday today.
Ever since early morning hours, #HappyBirthdayNarendra Modi and #HappyBdayPMModi has been dominating Twitter India trends as wishes for PM Modi has flooded the micro-blogging platform.
Several BJP leaders have already expressed their wishes to PM Modi by taking to their respective Twitter pages.
BJP's Delhi unit chief Manoj Tiwari celebrated PM Modi's 69th birthday by cutting a huge cake shaped in laddo (Indian dessert) form and with 370, 35A written in bold letters on it.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Gujarat on his occasion, performed Narmada poojan at Kevadia Dam on Tuesday.
The Prime Minister performed all the rituals to pay respect to the sacred river at Kevadia in Narmada district of Gujarat, which was decorated with flowers and was lit up with several colours. He was accompanied by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
PM Modi's 69th birthday Live updates:
13:33 IST | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
"The country is witnessing the fulfillment of Sardar Patel's dream of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat', India is trying to complete works that were left after independence. People of J&K, Ladakh faced discrimination for 70 years & country had to bear its consequences in form of separatism & violence," PM Modi said in Gujarat.
13:25 IST | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
"I had said this during elections also, and I say this today, the new government will work faster and achieve bigger objectives than ever before," PM Modi said on his birthday in Gujarat.
13:08 IST | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
PM Modi expressed his happiness on witnessing water level in Sardar Sarovar Dam to 138 meters. He said Narmada water is not just water but its paaras (a mystical stone that is believed to convert base metals to gold) for the people of Gujarat.
13:06 IST | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
The Prime Minister said that 'Statue of Unity' has marked its place on the world tourism map as every day around 10,000 tourists visit the place. Imagine how much boost will this region get once the area is fully development.
13:05 IST | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
PM Modi emphasised on improving water-ways for transportation in the country. He said that several projects are being worked upon while many are operational currently.
13:01 IST | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
With the improved irrigation system in Gujarat, farmers' have been benefitted and now they are growing a number of crops apart from the conventional which they used to grow earlier.
12:57 IST | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
PM Modi says his government is working to double the farmers' income by 2022. The government has taken several steps to fulfil this objective.
12:50 IST | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Recalling old days in Gujarat when he took charge as chief minister, PM said there were several challenges in front of the people of the state including water for irrigation, electricity and other hurdles.
12:44 IST | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
"In our culture, it is believed that development can be done while protecting the environment, and it is evident. Nature is dear to us, it is our jewel," PM Modi said on Tuesday.
11:52 IST | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Garudeshwar Dutt Temple in Narmada district.
Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Garudeshwar Dutt Temple in Narmada district. pic.twitter.com/KFQZanQzZe
— ANI (@ANI) September 17, 2019
10:57 IST | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Sardar Sarovar Dam on the occasion of his 69th birthday.
Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Sardar Sarovar Dam. pic.twitter.com/aR7hdAakAT
— ANI (@ANI) September 17, 2019
10:26 IST | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi has extended her greetings to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on his birthday. She wished him a healthy, happy and long life.
10:23 IST | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Watch: PM Modi at the Butterfly Garden in Kevadiya, Gujarat. The prime minister opened a box carrying hundreds of butterflies at the eco-tourism park in Kevadiya, Gujarat.
#WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Butterfly Garden in Kevadiya, Gujarat. pic.twitter.com/iziHRcMJVq
— ANI (@ANI) September 17, 2019
Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Ekta Nursery, situated in the vicinity of the Statue of Unity. The nursery manufactures various traditional eco-friendly products and offers a live demonstration of their manufacturing process to the visitors. pic.twitter.com/gzpm8xiCLN
— ANI (@ANI) September 17, 2019
09:48 IST | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Sardar Sarovar Dam site.
Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Sardar Sarovar Dam site. pic.twitter.com/z1yB2CFbsD
— ANI (@ANI) September 17, 2019
Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Cactus Garden in Kevadiya, Narmada district. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani & Governor Acharya Devvrat also present. pic.twitter.com/pBRk4GwiTA
— ANI (@ANI) September 17, 2019
09:47 IST | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Khalvani eco-tourism site in Kevadiya, Narmada district.
#WATCH Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Khalvani Eco-Tourism site in Kevadiya, Narmada district, today. pic.twitter.com/UZMiK0r918
— ANI (@ANI) September 17, 2019
09:13 IST | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Khalvani Eco-Tourism site in Kevadiya, Narmada district.
Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Khalvani Eco-Tourism site in Kevadiya, Narmada district. pic.twitter.com/gQKVqbhvtO
— ANI (@ANI) September 17, 2019
08:48 IST | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares the majestic view of 'Statue of Unity', as he arrives at Sardar Sarovar dam to pay his tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Reached Kevadia a short while ago.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 17, 2019
Have a look at the majestic ‘Statue of Unity’, India’s tribute to the great Sardar Patel. pic.twitter.com/B8ciNFr4p7
08:29 IST | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Kevadiya in Narmada district. He will be visiting Sardar Sarovar Dam shortly.
As part of the state government's Namami Devi Narmada programme, the Prime Minister will offer a puja near the dam site. He will inspect the jungle safari, the rafting project and also visit the Children's nutrition park near the Statue of Unity.
Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Kevadiya in Narmada district. He will be visiting Sardar Sarovar Dam shortly. pic.twitter.com/oD7vn6qIK6
— ANI (@ANI) September 17, 2019
1. PM Modi's schedule on his 69th birthday
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will spend the day in his home state Gujarat.
PM Modi will begin the day by visiting his mother, Heeraben Modi, and taking her blessings. After this, according to the predetermined schedule, he will be leaving for the Kevadiya town in the Narmada district at 8 AM, to offer prayers to the Narmada Devi at the Sardar Sarovar Dam.
He would perform Narmada Aarti to river Narmada and take part in 'Namami Devi Narmade Mahotsav'.
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani had earlier invited the Prime Minister to attend the 'Namami Devi Narmade Mahotsav' in Gujarat on his birthday on September 17, which Modi had accepted.
The Mahotsav is being celebrated across the state with over 5000 events to mark the filling up of the SSD to its full capacity of 138.68 metres.
The Prime Minister is then scheduled to meet top officials of a Jungle Safari and Tourist park constructed near the dam to boost tourism in the Narmada district. Later in the day, he will address a public meeting in the district, to mark his birthday.
PM Modi will also visit the Garudeshwar Dutt Mandir in Kevadiya and offer his prayers, which wraps up his visit. After this, the Prime Minister will depart for New Delhi.
2. Modi fan offers gold crown weighing 1.25 kg to Lord Hanuman
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An ardent fan of Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a gold crown weighing 1.25 kg to Lord Hanuman at Sankat Mochan Temple in Varanasi to mark Prime Minister Narender Modi's 69th birthday.
The fan identified as Arvind Singh made the offerings at the revered temple on Monday, a day before the Prime Minister's birthday.
Singh said that he had taken a pledge to offer the gold crown to Lord Hanuman if the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who represents Varanasi parliamentary constituency, returns to power at Centre for a consecutive second-term.
"Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, I took a vow to offer gold crown weighing 1.25 kg to Lord Hanuman if Modi ji formed the government for the second time," he said. (Photo: ANI)
