Andhra leaders greet Modi at 76; Naidu in Varanasi to mark PM’s 25 years in office

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu greets Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a bouquet of yellow roses. File X/@ncbn | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday (September 17, 2026) greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. The BJP is marking the day with a month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan‘ for his 25 years in elected office, and Mr. Naidu, who is also 76, is in Varanasi for its launch.

“As India’s longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister, your leadership has been truly historic,” Mr. Naidu wrote on X. “Your vision of Seva, Sankalp, and Sushasan continues to inspire 140 crore citizens across the nation.” He prayed that Lord Venkateswara bless Mr. Modi with a long life “in service to Bharat”.

Warmest birthday greetings to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji!​As India's longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister, your leadership has been truly historic. Marking 25 exemplary years of public service, from leading Gujarat as a transformational CM to… pic.twitter.com/AVDF2OZTGa

Mr. Pawan Kalyan posted a video on the platform and wrote at length, from Mr. Modi’s start “from a small house in Vadnagar” to Operation Sindoor and UPI. He thanked him for Amaravati, Polavaram, Bhogapuram airport and the Visakhapatnam corridor: “The support extended by you to Andhra Pradesh is truly invaluable and beyond measure.” And he set the tone for the Abhiyan, which runs till October 17: “Your life is a reminder that public service demands sacrifice, perseverance and an unwavering commitment to the Nation.”

A life dedicated to Bharat. A journey of service that continues to shape the aspirations of a Nation. 25 years of selfless service, with many more years of dedicated service to Bharat ahead.On the birthday of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji, I extend my heartfelt… pic.twitter.com/agCto7jew8

“Your remarkable journey, from humble beginnings to leading the world’s largest democracy, is deeply inspiring,” Mr. Lokesh wrote.

Warm birthday wishes to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji.Your remarkable journey, from humble beginnings to leading the world's largest democracy, is deeply inspiring. Your energy, discipline and unwavering commitment to India's progress continue to motivate… pic.twitter.com/6ZmuPCgfPx

Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the former Chief Minister, kept it to two lines: “May God bless him with good health, long life and the strength to serve the nation.”

Wishing Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji a very happy birthday. May God bless him with good health, long life and the strength to serve the nation.

The Governor, posting from Lok Bhavan, said India was now “the fastest-growing major global economy” under Mr. Modi’s “transformative governance and landmark economic reforms”.

With great pleasure and privilege, I convey our heartiest felicitations and warm greetings to you on your Birthday, on behalf of the people of Andhra Pradesh and on my own behalf. Under your transformative governance and landmark economic reforms, @narendramodi@PMOIndiapic.twitter.com/iRwltrAF29

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