PM Narendra Modi 69th Birthday Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the Sardar Sarovar project is catering to needs of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Addressing a gathering in Kevadiya, he also thanked and saluted lakhs of people who worked to make Sardar Sarovar project a success. “Our culture believes in development while protecting environment. Nature our jewel and dear to us.” he said. The Prime Minister, who is celebrating his 69th birthday today, said that the government’s focus is on ‘per drop more crop’, adding that 19 lakh hectare land in Gujarat is now under micro irrigation. He further said that 133-year-old State of Liberty gets 10,000 visitors per day but 8,500 people visit 11-month-old Statue of Unity daily. On scrapping of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, he said that the BJP government’s decision on Kashmir was inspired by Sardar Patel and an attempt to find solution to decades-old problem.
Earlier today, PM Modi visited the Statue of Unity and the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the river Narmada in his home state of Gujarat. The Statue of Unity, billed as the tallest in the world, was inaugurated by him on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary on October 31 last year. There were reports that he filmed a video of the Statue of Unity from his helicopter. He also visited various developmental projects being carried out near the dam and Statue of Unity to boost tourism. These projects include river rafting, a jungle safari park, a butterfly park and Ekta Nursery. He also visited the Khalvani Eco-Tourism site. In the safari, he apparently spotted deer. His visit also marks the start of the ‘Namami Narmada’ festival being celebrated by the Gujarat government to mark the filling up of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on Narmada river to its full reservoir level of 138.68 metres. For the first time since the height of the dam was raised in 2017, the water level reached its highest peak at 138.68 metres on Sunday evening.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets his mother Heeraben Modi at her residence, in Gandhinagar. Today is PM Modi's 69th birthday.
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday extended greetings to PM Narendra Modi as he turns 69. "My best wishes to Narendra Modi Ji on his 69th birthday. May he be blessed with good health and happiness always," he tweeted.
PM Modi said that within a year of its inauguration, 8,500 people visit the Statue of Unity daily. He said that this has helped the people living in the vicinity. The number of visitors will increase in the coming days, he said.
In Gujarat, PM Narendra Modi said that the government is determine to double the income of farmers in the country by 2022. He noted that last week he had launched a special pension scheme for farmer from last week. In Gujarat, he said, farmers are receiving funds directly into their bank accounts under the PM Kisam Samman Yojna.
When I was given the responsibility, it was a tough task. I had to expedite the work of dam for agriculture, electricity production and driniking purposes... the people of Gujarat were supporting us and we developed a good network. In 17-18 years, agriculture land has doubled.
The success of experiments in Gujarat will help the country. "I appeal to the people of villages who are linked to such programmes to share their experience with the country," he said.
PM Modi said that in "our culture it is believed that development can be done while protecting the environment, and it is evident here. Nature is dear to us, it is our jewel".
PM Narendra Modi said that it is just one step towards the dream of providing water to every household. He said that water will be provided in every village of the Gujarat.
PM Modi remembers every individual who contributed in making Sardar Patel's dream a reality. He said that the water level in the dam has reached a record level.
PM Modi said that he is fortunate to get an opportunity to offer special prayers to Mother Narmada. PM Modi is in Gujarat today as he celebrates his 69th birthday.
PM Narendra Modi is currently addressing a rally in Narmada district. Exrlier, he visited the Sardar Sarovar Dam and also offered special prayers on the occasion.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Garudeshwar Dutt Temple in Narmada district. He will address a rally shortly.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 69th birthday today. Modi is in his home state Gujarat where he visited the Sardar Sarovar Dam and Statue of Unity. He also performed a special Narmada prayer. CLICK HERE TO SEE PICS
On a visit to his home state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who turned 69 on Tuesday, offered prayers to goddess Narmada at the Sardar Sarovar dam. Accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, Modi offered prayers as part of the state government's Namami Devi Narmade Mahotsav celebrations being held to mark the dam receiving water to its full capacity.
PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday morning released butterflies at a butterfly park on his 69th birthday.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 69th birthday and wished him a long and healthy life. "Happy birthday to Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji. We wish him a long and healthy life," he tweeted.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi has extended her greetings to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on his birthday. She wished him a healthy, happy and long life.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi and BJP leaders on the occasion of his 69th birthday on Tuesday. The CM wished good health and a long life to the PM on his birthday. As part of the celebrations, a photo exhibition on the PM's life will be inaugurated by the deputy CM at the state headquarters of the BJP in Patna.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Sardar Sarovar Dam. PM Modi is in Gujarat today to celebrate his birthday. He will also address a gathering later today and meet his mother Hiraba before flying back to Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jungle Safari Tourist Park in Kevadiya, Narmada district.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Cactus Garden in Kevadiya, Narmada district. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani & Governor Acharya Devvrat also present.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and began the day with a visit to the Statue of Unity and the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the river Narmada in his home state of Gujarat. The Statue of Unity, billed as the tallest in the world, was inaugurated by him on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary on October 31 last year. There were reports that he filmed a video of the Statue of Unity from his helicopter.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has released a video wishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 69th birthday. “Best wishes to Ma Bharati’s true son and the inspiration of crores of youth Shri Narendra Modi from the BJP family on his birthday,” the BJP said in a tweet along with the video.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Khalvani Eco-Tourism site in Kevadiya, Narmada district. He is in his home state today celebrate his 69th birthday. The PM will also offer special prayers here.
The Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river was inaugurated by PM Modi on this day in 2017. For the first time since the height of the Sarovar dam was raised in 2017, the water level reached its highest peak at 138.68 metres on Sunday evening.
BJP national president and Union Hone Minister Amit Shah described PM Modi as a leader with strong willpower and a symbol of decisive leadership and hard work. "Under your leadership, an emerging India has made a mark in the world as a strong, safe and reliable nation," Shah said on Twitter.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu extends birthday greetings to PM Narendra Modi on his 69th birthday. In his message, Naidu said the nation is making steady progress under Modi's able leadership.
In Delhi, BJP workers led by party MP Manoj Tiwari celebrated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday at India Gate.
Former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu outlined different aspects of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and tweeted, "Motivational journey from small town to world capitals, grass-root party worker to tallest national leader, party organiser to best administrator, booth worker to most popular world leader, man with Mission to better lives of all @PMOIndia @narendramodi best birthday wishes, long life". Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the respect for the country is reaching to new heights under PM Modi's leadership and frayed his long life.
In 2018, PM Modi had spent his 68th birthday at his parliamentary constituency Varanasi with school children. Later, he had offered prayers at the iconic Kashi Vishwanath temple.
Arvind Singh, a fan of PM Modi has offered a gold crown to Lord Hanuman at Sankat Mochan Temple yesterday to celebrate Narendra Modi's birthday. "Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, I took a vow to offer gold crown weighing 1.25 kg to Lord Hanuman if Modi ji formed govt for the second time," he said.
The BJP is also celebrating the entire week as 'Sewa Saptah' where every BJP member right from Amit Shah down to the cadres observing it by either taking part in cleaning or donating blood or simply helping the needy. It is also a ground connect event for the party.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the Sardar Sarovar Dam where he will offer special prayers and kick off Namami Narmada festival.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 69th birthday today. He will visit Sardar Sarovar Dam to special offer special prayers and later visit his mother to seek her blessings.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Ahmedabad airport on Monday night. He will visit the dam site at Kevadiya in Narmada district on his 69th birthday on Tuesday morning to attend the Namami Narmade Mahotsava to celebrate the water level milestone.