Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

PM Modi a symbol of national service and dedication: BJP on his 76th birthday

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 76 today, marking 25 years since he first took charge as Gujarat chief minister in October 2001, reflecting his journey from Vadnagar to leading India.
  • Born in 1950 to Damodardas Modi and Hiraba Modi in Vadnagar, Modi left home at 17 to travel across India for about two years, shaping the organizational experience that later defined his RSS pracharak work.
  • Reflecting on his life, Modi credits his mother Hiraba for teaching him to "work with intelligence" and "live life with purity," while mentors like teacher Veljibhai Chaudhary recognized his unique abilities during youth.
  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah and former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina extended birthday wishes on Thursday, while the Bharatiya Janata Party is conducting the "Seva Sankalp Abhiyan" nationwide from September 17 to October 17.
  • Entering his 76th year, Modi continues to lead India with focus on national progress, stating "my life is my biggest teacher" while crediting ordinary people encountered throughout his life for shaping his governance.
Insights by Ground AI

100 Articles

Lean Left

The celebrations planned to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the Indian Prime Minister are far from unanimous in the country and even provoke indignation of the "Gen Z".

·Paris, France
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 58% of the sources lean Right
58% Right

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Times of India broke the news in India on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal