Wed Sep 18 02:31:25 UTC 2024: ## Prime Minister Modi Celebrates 74th Birthday with Wishes from Across the Political Spectrum
**NEW DELHI:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 74 on Tuesday, with greetings pouring in from President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and leaders across the political spectrum. Modi, who spent his birthday in Odisha, launched various state government initiatives and projects during the day.
President Murmu wished Modi a long and healthy life, praising his “innovative efforts” to make India a developed nation. Vice President Dhankhar lauded Modi’s leadership, stating that he has “aroused the soul of Bharat” and set the country on an “unprecedented developmental trajectory”.
BJP president JP Nadda highlighted Modi’s dedication to serving the country and humanity, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded his tireless work and foresight.
Despite political differences, several opposition leaders also extended their birthday wishes to the prime minister. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee all conveyed their greetings.
While political rivals extended their best wishes, several articles in the Statetimes newspaper focused on the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, with a reported 61.11% voter turnout.
The newspaper also reported on various other topics, including the arrest of a man in a double-murder case, the successful flight test of a surface-to-air missile, and India-China talks on the eastern Ladakh row.
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