Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday led the state in greeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, describing him as a visionary leader and the driving force behind the new `Atmanirbhar Bharat`.
CM Fadnavis called Modi a global statesman, saying he has redefined and revived India’s identity on the world stage, as per the news agency PTI.
“Heartiest birthday greetings to the great visionary, our leader and inspiration, PM Narendra Modiji, from the people of Maharashtra,” he posted on X.
PM Modi has always placed nation-building above everything else, redefined the path of development, and steered India with a global vision, Fadnavis added.
Extending birthday wishes to the PM, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said, “With the resolve for a new India, Honourable Modi ji has taken strong steps, and the picture has completely changed over the past ten years. The India that was once viewed with a secondary gaze on the global stage as a ‘developing country’, today, the greatness of that India is resonating around the world,” reported news agency PTI.
He said the PM is working with the same enthusiasm, zeal, and passion as a “75-year-old youth.”
“We are all fellow travellers in Modi ji`s development journey. With the intention that our contribution should also be in this great yajna of making India a developed nation by 2047, we are walking step in step with him. Maharashtra will not lag behind anywhere,” Shinde said.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said the PM always works for the progress of all sections of society and gives new direction to the nation`s development.
“I am confident that under your leadership, India will become stronger, more prosperous and self-reliant. Wishing you excellent health and a long life,” he said.
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar wished good health, happiness and long life to PM Modi.
“I wish for the continued progress of our nation under your able guidance and look forward for its greater well-being and development in the years ahead,” the former Union minister said in a post on X.
Senior leader of the ruling NCP, Praful Patel, said, “Your visionary leadership and unwavering commitment continue to shape India`s journey of growth and pride. Wishing you good health, happiness and many more years of service to the nation.”
BJP leader Raj Purohit described PM Modi as a “father figure” for Indians and said his dedication to the nation echoes the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi.
“Mahatma Gandhi was called the Father of the Nation, and today, Narendra Modi is rightly seen as a father figure who tirelessly works for the country. PM Modi`s work for the poor, youth and women shows his service is akin to a father`s care and guidance,” he noted, reported news agency PTI.
(With PTI inputs)
