PM Modi Turns 75: “Right Leader at the Right Time” — Live Updates & Wishes
Today, September 17, 2025, marks a major milestone in Indian political life — Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates his 75th birthday. Born in Vadnagar in Mehsana district, North Gujarat, on September 17, 1950, Modi has had a long journey from local politics to leading the world’s largest democracy. As the country and the world shower him with greetings, several government campaigns and welfare drives are being launched in his name — aligning both celebration and social good. Here are all the live updates, wishes, and announcements on this significant day.
🎂 Birthday Wishes Pour In from All Corners
- Political rivals in accord: Congress leaders such as Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have extended warm wishes to PM Modi, praying for his good health and long life. www.ndtv.com
- Celebrities join the chorus: From South Indian stars like Rajinikanth, Jr NTR, Mohanlal to Bollywood icons such as Shah Rukh Khan, the messages have ranged from praise for his energy to admiration for his leadership. India Today+1
- Cultural & cinematic acknowledgments: The actor Kangana Ranaut called him the “true son of Mother India… moving every day to fulfill the resolve of Developed India.” mint
- Leaders abroad also send greetings: Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, among others, offered felicitations, expressing gratitude for his leadership and friendship between their countries. The Times of India
📢 Major Campaigns & Announcements
Turning 75 isn’t just a personal milestone for PM Modi — the government is leveraging this moment to roll out large-scale health and social welfare initiatives:
Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (Healthy Women, Empowered Family Campaign)
- Duration & scale: Running from September 17 to October 2, 2025, this campaign will mobilise over 75,000 health camps across India. The Times of India+4www.ndtv.com+4Investment Guru India+4
- Focus areas: Maternal health, child immunisation, nutrition, preventive screenings (for anaemia, cancers, tuberculosis, non-communicable diseases), adolescent health, mental health counselling, and menstrual hygiene. IANS News+2www.ndtv.com+2
- Target beneficiaries & facilities: Camp services will be available at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Community Health Centres, district hospitals etc. Special attention is on rural, tribal, and underserved areas. IANS News+2EdexLive+2
Poshan Maah & Additional Measures
- Poshan Maah (Nutrition Month): Will be fully observed in Anganwadis, with heightened awareness programs about balanced diets, infant feeding, seasonal food, and reduction of sugar & oil consumption. www.ndtv.com+1
- Cooked up with broader health drive: There will also be blood donation drives, AYUSH services (like yoga & ayurvedic counselling), digital health services (health IDs, grievance help‑desks), and community mobilisation through ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, self‑help groups. IANS News+2EdexLive+2
🏗️ Development & Infrastructure Moves
- In Madhya Pradesh, PM Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the PM‑MITRA Park (Mega Integrated Textile Region & Apparel Park), a push towards making India a global textile manufacturing hub. Navbharat Times
- In Varanasi, the local civic body is launching ₹111 crore worth of projects: repairing roads, upgrading drainage, reviving dried wells, installing transformers, and restoring public infrastructure. The Times of India
🧭 Significance of the 75th Birthday
- Reaching the age of 75 places PM Modi in a period where his past work, current leadership, and future plans all converge. Many are calling him “the right leader at the right time” for India’s current phase — balancing development, global diplomacy, domestic welfare, and social cohesion.
- The themes of health, women’s empowerment, nutrition, service to the community, and nation‑building are central to the birthday announcements — showing a linkage between personal milestone and public policy.
🤝 Noteworthy Personal Messages & Reflections
- Shah Rukh Khan said that even young people are left in awe of Modi’s energy, wishing him health and happiness. The Statesman
- Vijay Deverakonda described the PM as a “powerhouse of a man, filled with energy and always on a mission.” IANS News
- Hema Malini recalled her association with Modi since Gujarat era, asserting how she and people of her constituency pray for his health and long life. IANS News
🔍 Context & Challenges Ahead
While the birthday is being celebrated with pomp and policy announcements, it also comes at a time when India continues to face:
- Disparities in health outcomes, particularly among women, children, and rural/tribal populations. The new health campaigns are clearly a response to gaps in nutrition, maternal mortality, and preventive care.
- The need for inclusive growth that reaches marginalised sectors with dignity and efficacy. Emphasis on schemes like Ayushman Bharat, nutritional support, mental health, etc., indicate the administration’s recognition of these domains.
✅ What to Watch For
Over the coming days (especially until October 2), these are developments to monitor:
- Number of health camps actually held & their outreach in remote areas.
- Uptake of services: immunisation, antenatal care, screenings for cancers, etc.
- Engagement of community-level workers (Anganwadis, ASHAs) and local bodies.
- Outcomes in terms of awareness (e.g., reduction in anaemia, improved balanced diet), infrastructure developments in PM‑Mitra park and other projects.
- How the policies and welfare efforts initiated on his birthday translate into longer‑term action post‑the “celebratory” phase.
Conclusion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday isn’t just marked by celebrations but is being used as a launchpad for mission‑mode government action. The “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan,” Poshan Maah, infrastructure initiatives like PM‑MITRA Park, and the slew of wishes from leaders and citizens alike showcase a narrative: one where leadership, health, and welfare are intertwined. As India looks forward, this day signals both reflection on past achievements and a roadmap for social change.
Happy 75th Birthday to PM Modi — may his vision lead India further, and may the welfare efforts inspire more inclusive growth in the years ahead.