Prime Minister Narendra Modi received birthday greetings from political leaders and other public figures on Thursday as he turned 76. Several leaders praised his leadership, public service and contribution to India’s development.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described Modi as the “world's most popular leader” and called him the architect of “New India”. He also highlighted Modi’s focus on “Nation First” and public welfare.

President Murmu Sends Birthday Wishes

President Droupadi Murmu also extended birthday greetings to Modi. In her message, she credited his years as chief minister and prime minister with setting new benchmarks in governance and giving fresh momentum to inclusive development.

Murmu highlighted Modi’s more than 25 years in public office and wished him continued success and good health.

The President has also spoken in recent official addresses about good governance and the goal of building an inclusive and developed India.

Yogi Adityanath Praises Modi’s Leadership

Yogi Adityanath described Modi as a visionary leader and the architect of “New India” in his birthday message.

He said Modi’s commitment to national service, security, prosperity and public welfare had inspired efforts toward building a developed India.

Yogi’s message focused on Modi’s leadership and his role in shaping the government’s development agenda.

Amit Shah Highlights Welfare Schemes

Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted welfare and development initiatives while extending birthday wishes to Modi.

Shah said the needs of ordinary citizens have remained central to Modi’s governance. He referred to schemes and initiatives including Ayushman Bharat, Startup India, Skill India and education reforms.

He also mentioned measures related to women and said these initiatives had created new opportunities for different sections of society.

PIB has previously published Shah’s statements crediting Modi’s leadership with developments in welfare, infrastructure, social security and economic growth.

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Jaishankar Highlights Global Reach

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also sent birthday wishes to Modi. He wished the Prime Minister success, good health and many more years of service to the country.

Jaishankar said Modi’s ideas and achievements continue to attract attention internationally.

India’s diplomatic engagement under Modi has included partnerships across Asia, Europe and other regions. During Modi’s July 2026 state visit to Indonesia, India and Indonesia discussed cooperation in areas including trade, defence, energy, healthcare, technology and critical minerals.

Sukanta Majumdar Praises Modi’s Tenure

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar also extended birthday wishes to Modi during an interaction in Kolkata.

Majumdar praised the length of Modi’s public service and said his leadership had moved the country forward. He also referred to India’s economic growth and claimed that millions of people had moved out of multidimensional poverty under Modi’s leadership.

Claims about poverty reduction and economic performance have also featured in government statements. A January 2026 presidential address to Parliament cited a government figure that 25 crore people had moved out of poverty over the previous decade.

Modi’s 76th Birthday Draws Wide Attention

Birthday messages from senior political leaders highlighted different aspects of Modi’s time in public life, including governance, welfare programmes, economic development, women’s empowerment, youth opportunities and India’s international engagement.

Descriptions such as “world's most popular leader” and “architect of New India” were used by supporters in their birthday messages and represent their stated views rather than an independent assessment.