Every year on September 17, India observes the birth anniversary of its Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi. In 2025, he turned 75. More than just a day of celebration, his birthday has come to be marked by public service, reflection on his journey, and an assessment of contributions made to the nation.
Early Life & Background
- Modi was born on 17 September 1950 in Vadnagar, a small town in the Mehsana district of what was then Bombay State (now in Gujarat).
- He is the third of six children born to Damodardas Mulchand Modi and Hiraben Modi. His early years included helping in his family’s small tea stall, working modestly before entering full-time public life.
- Education: He completed higher secondary schooling in Vadnagar. Over time, he joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as a pracharak (volunteer/worker) and later rose through political ranks in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
September 17: How He Marks His Birthdays
Modi’s birthdays are not typical birthday parties. They tend to be low-key, focused more on service, welfare, and connecting with people. Some consistent patterns:
- Visits to his mother for blessings.
- Public service drives: blood donation camps, health checkups, cleanliness drives (“Seva Diwas” or “Seva Pakhwada”) organized by his party and supporters across the country.
- Inauguration of development projects, launch of welfare initiatives. For example, in recent years, projects related to housing, health, and infrastructure have been unveiled on or around his birthday.
- Often, there is no personal celebration or large-scale fanfare; the day is treated with discipline and service.
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Key Milestones & Achievements in His Tenure
At 75, Modi’s political journey is marked by several reforms, projects, and landmark events. Some of the notable ones:
- Abrogation of Article 370, revoking the special status of Jammu & Kashmir.
- Implementation of Goods & Services Tax (GST), streamlining India’s taxation system.
- Massive vaccination drives during COVID‑19, reaching wide swathes of the population.
- Welfare programs: Swachh Bharat (sanitation), provision of toilets, access to clean water, housing for all, health schemes etc.
- Diplomatic outreach: several foreign visits, strengthening India’s international partnerships.
Significance of “Sewa Diwas” & Public Sentiment
- His birthday is increasingly observed as Sewa Diwas — a day of service — by BJP and his supporters. The idea is to redirect the attention from personal celebrations to social welfare and community service.
- Across India, on this day, people participate in cleanliness drives, health camps, tree plantations etc. It’s become a way for many to show respect and gratitude for his leadership.
Personal Reflections / Criticisms
While many people view his journey as inspirational — rising from humble beginnings to leading the nation — there are also debates and criticisms around some of his policies, dissent, and how certain reforms have played out. These conversations are very much part of how modern India views political leadership. For balance, any article should acknowledge both praise and critique.
Conclusion
Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday is more than just a milestone in years. It is a symbol of a continuing journey — of public service, political transformation, and the shaping of modern India’s identity. It’s a moment for reflection, for society to look back on what has been achieved and what still remains to be done.
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