Narendra Modi Birthday Highlights: PM Celebrates 69th Birthday In Homeland Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Birthday LIVE: PM Narendra Modi Birthday Live Updates: From taking a stroll along the Sardar Sarovar Dam site to visiting a cactus garden in Narmada district, to releasing a basket full of fluttering butterflies into a Butterfly Garden in Kevadiya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in numerous activities in Gujarat on Tuesday to mark his 69th birthday. Modi, who arrived in Gujarat post midnight and sought his mother's blessings later in the day.Prime Minister Narendra Modi also 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.Stay tuned for live updates-

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who turned 69 today, visited the site of the Gujarat's Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river whose water level has reached its highest mark for the first time to celebrate the feat and kick off "Namami Narmade" festival. 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. The dam was inaugurated by PM Modi on September 17, 2017.Before leaving for Kevadiya from Gandhinagar today, the PM visited his nonagenarian mother, Hiraba, in Raisan village near the state capital to seek her blessings.The prime minister landed at Ahmedabad airport on Monday night. Prime Minister visited 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.Narmada district collector, IK Patel was quoted as saying that after visiting the dam site at Kevadiya, the prime minister would address a gathering. "We are erecting a large dome structure to accommodate around 10,000 people for the event who would come from Narmada, Bharuch and Chhotaudepur districts," he said. After his address, the PM inspected some ongoing developmental projects near the dam and the Statue of Unity.Watch | PM Modi turns 69, know his schedule for the dayThe Statue of Unity is the world's tallest such structure in the name of the country's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Before leaving the site, the prime minister visited the temple of Lord Dattatreya at Garudeshwar village near Kevadiya. The Narmada Control Authority (NCA) had in 2014 granted the permission to raise the height of the mega dam to 138.68 metres from 121.92 metres. The dam aims to provide drinking water to 131 urban centres and 9,633 villages (53 per cent of total 18,144 villages in Gujarat) and irrigation facilities for 18.54 hectares of land, covering 3,112 villages in 15 districts.The government had said the "Namami Devi Narmade Mahotsava" event will be held across the state while the main event was scheduled at Kevadiya.Famous folk artists and singers from the Gujarat film industry participated in public celebrations in various cities on Tuesday to mark the occasion. Senior BJP MLAs joined the celebrations at the district level.

17/09/2019 17:05:52

Modi gets 'digital' gift from BJP on 69th birthday


Prime Minister Narendra Modi got a digital gift from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on his 69th birthday on Tuesday.


The gift is a digital compilation of Modi's journey so far divided into four chapters - Childhood, young NaMo, Modi and For the first time since Independence.


The childhood chapter recalls Modi's childhood acts of bravery like anecdotes how he swam across a lake infested with crocodiles to hoist a flag on a temple while he was aged just seven or eight.


(IANS)

17/09/2019 17:00:16

PM Narendra Modi releases colorful butterflies at the Butterfly Park and visits Cactus Garden in Kevadiya, Gujarat. (Image: Twitter/ BJP Live)

PM Narendra Modi releases colorful butterflies at the Butterfly Park and visits Cactus Garden in Kevadiya, Gujarat. (Image: Twitter/ BJP Live)

17/09/2019 16:14:32

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan took to Twitter and wished PM Modi vitality and longevity on the occassion of his 69th birthday.




Warm birthday greetings to Hon. PM Shri @narendramodi ji. A statesman,a visionary and a dynamic leader his commitment for Maa Bharti & dedication for the service of poor is an inspiration for all of us. May Lord Jagannath bless him with vitality & longevity. #HappyBirthdayPMModi: Pradhan tweeted

17/09/2019 15:52:25

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his mother Heeraben Modi at her residence in Gandhinagar on the occassion of his 69 birthday.




PM Modi reached his mother's house in Raisan village where he meet his mother, sought her blessings and even had lunch with her.

17/09/2019 14:33:50

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday, wishing him good health and happiness.




Modi turned 69 on Tuesday and was greeted by several top leaders from across the political spectrum.




'My best wishes to Narendra Modi Ji on his 69th birthday. May he be blessed with good health and happiness always,' Gandhi said in a tweet.

17/09/2019 13:41:42

Maharashtra celebrated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 69th birthday with social events and a service week organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party, here on Tuesday.




Leading the celebrations was Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis who tweeted: 'Vikas Purush, the architect of new India and one of the tallest leaders ever. Under your leadership, our nation is reaching new heights and speedily marching towards a new India. We wish you good health and long life in the service of the nation.'

17/09/2019 13:40:47

PM: Country is witnessing fulfillment of Sardar Patel's dream of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat',India is trying to co… https://t.co/kmRMn6XWMG

17/09/2019 13:26:43

Gujarat has come a long way now, after seeing those days when there used to be scarcity of water: PM

17/09/2019 13:23:20

While addressing a rally at the launch of Narmada Mahotsav, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the country is living its dream of 'one India' and it also accomplishing those tasks that remained incomplete since the time of India's independence. PM Modi spoke about how people of J&K and Ladakh had faced discriminations and how their hopes and aspirations remained unfulfilled.

17/09/2019 13:22:42

BJP government's decision to abrogate Kashmir's special status is inspired by Sardar Patel and was an attempt to find solution to a decades-old problem: Modi

17/09/2019 13:21:30

On 25th August, record 34,000 visitors visited statue of unity in a single day: PM Modi

17/09/2019 13:18:06

I thank and salutes lakhs of people who
worked to make Sardar Sarovar project a success: PM Modi

17/09/2019 13:17:51

Sardar Sarovar project catering to needs of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan: PM Modi

17/09/2019 13:11:48

PM Modi: Its an emotional moment as the dreams of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is getting fulfilled after decades before his very own statue

17/09/2019 13:09:03

I believe that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's inspiration will help New India to achieve its every goal: PM Modi

17/09/2019 13:08:11

I think development, environment and tourism in Kevadia is an amazing amalgamation that will inspire others: PM Modi

17/09/2019 13:05:55

PM Modi in Gujarat: It is believed in our culture that development can take place along with conserving the environment, we can witness this example in Kevadia

17/09/2019 12:54:35

78% of the houses in Gujarat are today connected with tap water facility: PM Modi in Kevadia

17/09/2019 14:38:53

In the year 2000, for the first time the need of running a water train had arisen. People used to fight over water. Today, Gujarat has progressed remarkably: PM Modi

17/09/2019 12:50:19

'Now, water of Narmada has reached Kutch and Saurashtra', says PM Modi.

17/09/2019 12:44:08

A convergence of nature and development can be witnessed in Kevadiya; Water level in Sardar Sarovar dam has reached up to 138 metres: PM Modi during his address in Kevadiya

17/09/2019 14:38:53

PM Modi begins address in Gujarat's Kevadiya

17/09/2019 12:41:25

PM Modi begins address in Gujarat's Kevadiya

17/09/2019 12:08:00

Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Nutrition Park in Narmada district.

Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Nutrition Park in Narmada district.

17/09/2019 11:51:54

Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Garudeshwar Dutt Temple in Narmada district.

Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Garudeshwar Dutt Temple in Narmada district. https://t.co/KFQZanQzZe

17/09/2019 11:38:55

Apart from various opposition leaders, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has also extended her warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he turned 69 today. Mayawati wished a long life to the prime minister.

प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी जी को उनके 69वें जन्मदिन के शुभ अवसर पर हार्दिक बधाई व शुभकामनाएं तथा उनके दीर्घायु… https://t.co/hDsBqrRe56

17/09/2019 14:38:53

In case you have just joined us, here are the updates till now-





• 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.




• Modi also visited the Butterfly Garden in Kevadiya and named the saffron coloured plain tiger butterfly as the state butterfly.




• Modi began the day with a visit to the Statue of Unity and the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the river Narmada.




• PM Modi also tweeted a video of the statue, taken from his helicopter.




• Modi arrived at Kevadiya on Tuesday morning to take part in the 'Namami Narmada' festival being celebrated by the Gujarat government to mark the filling up of the dam 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.




• Modi along with Rupani, then performed 'puja' at the dam site to 'welcome' the water of river Narmada, the lifeline of Gujarat.




• The PM, who would be addressing a gathering near the dam, 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, an officil said.




• Modi also visited the Khalvani Eco-Tourism site. In the safari, he apparently spotted deer.




• He also visited the Dutt Mandir at nearby Garudeshwar village on the banks of Narmada.

17/09/2019 11:33:00

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 chief minister wished good health and a long life to the prime minister on his birthday, an official release said.

17/09/2019 14:38:53

Congress President Sonia Gandhi extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 69th birthday. Sonia Gandhi wished PM Narendra Modi a healthy, happy and long life.

17/09/2019 11:21:27

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 69th birthday in a tweet this morning, a day before she is scheduled to meet him in Delhi.





'Birthday greetings to Prime Minister @narendramodi ji,' Ms Banerjee, an arch-critic of PM Modi, wrote on Twitter. The Trinamool Congress chief also tweeted her birthday greetings in Bengali.

17/09/2019 11:20:43

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 69th birthday and wished him a long and healthy life.

17/09/2019 11:06:12

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Tuesday wished a long and healthy life to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 69th birthday.




In a letter, the spiritual leader wrote: As a long time guest of India, and as someone who cares deeply about this country, I congratulate you on the growing confidence you have brought about.




He further said, 'India's success not only benefits the people of India but also greatly contributes to the development of the world as a whole.'

17/09/2019 10:38:12

PM Modi is at the Sardar Sarovar Dam and performing puja.

Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Sardar Sarovar Dam. https://t.co/aR7hdAakAT

17/09/2019 14:38:53

Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases butterflies from a bag in butterfly park

17/09/2019 14:38:53

Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Sardar Sarovar Dam site. https://t.co/z1yB2CFbsD

17/09/2019 09:52:15

Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Cactus Garden in Kevadiya, Narmada district. Gujarat Chief Minister Vi… https://t.co/b3cscwlC9U

17/09/2019 09:30:46

Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jungle Safari Tourist Park in Kevadiya, Narmada district.

17/09/2019 09:30:50

Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jungle Safari Tourist Park in Kevadiya, Narmada district. https://t.co/DvBVj0cMts

17/09/2019 09:01:57

Visuals from PM Modi visits Khalvani eco-tourism site in Narmada-

Visuals from PM Modi visits Khalvani eco-tourism site in Narmada-

Visuals from PM Modi visits Khalvani eco-tourism site in Narmada-

Visuals from PM Modi visits Khalvani eco-tourism site in Narmada-

17/09/2019 09:00:29

Narendra Modi tweeted a video, with a caption, 'Have a look at the majestic Statue of Unity, India’s tribute to the great Sardar Patel.'

17/09/2019 08:50:12

Reached Kevadia a short while ago.

Have a look at the majestic ‘Statue of Unity’, India’s tribute to the great Sa… https://t.co/qI6qqf6Njs

17/09/2019 08:49:11

BJP MLA Harsh Sanghavi on Tuesday celebrated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 69th birthday by cutting cakes with divyang children and cleanliness workers.

17/09/2019 08:47:35

While Prime Minister Modi is celebrating his birthday in Gujarat, different events are being organised in parts of the country to mark the day.
In Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada, an exhibition to portray Prime Minister Modi's life was organised on Monday.

17/09/2019 08:42:42

Meanwhile, celebrations have begun all across the country. Leading personalities from different walks of life and the general public took to social media to wish the Prime Minister.

17/09/2019 08:42:10

Varanasi: Arvind Singh,a fan of PM Modi offered a gold crown to Lord Hanuman at Sankat Mochan Temple yesterday,ahead of PM's birthday. He said, '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.'

17/09/2019 08:24:25

Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Kevadiya in Narmada district. He will be visiting Sardar Sarovar D… https://t.co/DaZUkIhjjU

17/09/2019 08:20:25

PM Modi has reached the Sarovar Dam site, will soon witness water level reach its highest.

17/09/2019 08:13:05

Gujarat: Preparations underway at Kevadiya Dam in Narmada, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit today. https://t.co/WXep3pgbDf

17/09/2019 08:11:00

The state government issued a release on Monday mentioning that PM 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.