PM Narendra Modi Turns 75: Suresh Raina, Babita Phogat Lead Birthday Wishes From Sporting World

Renowned names from the sporting world took to social media and wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday. Former cricketers Suresh Raina, Sunil Gavaskar, while double Olympic medal-winning shooter Manu Bhaker and six-time tennis Grand Slam champion Sania Mirza provided insights into the person behind the Prime Minister.

Sporting world wishes PM Modi on his birthday

Warm wishes to our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji on his birthday. Under your leadership, India has taken remarkable strides in development, global recognition, and national unity. May your vision continue to guide our nation towards greater progress and prosperity… pic.twitter.com/rS5ZzDwaHU

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) September 17, 2025

Wishing Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji a very Happy Birthday.

May you continue to lead the nation with great vision and may the year ahead bring continued good health and success @PMOIndia

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) September 17, 2025

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When I look back on my journey in chess, certain memories stand out — not just from the board, but from life itself. One of those moments came from Gujarat. Years ago, when I played in Ahmedabad during the National Championship, I had a simple ritual: treating… pic.twitter.com/qR2STuwI7H

— Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) September 17, 2025

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2019 में, जब मैंने भाजपा के टिकट पर हरियाणा विधानसभा चुनाव लड़ा, तो मुझे गर्व के साथ-साथ ज़िम्मेदारी का भी एहसास हुआ। आदरणीय श्री @narendramodi जी पहले ऐसे नेता थे जिन्होंने सचमुच मुझ जैसे खिलाड़ियों को राजनीति में कदम रखने और जनता की सेवा करने का मौका दिया। चुनाव… pic.twitter.com/IIG7lKG8EP

— Babita Phogat (@BabitaPhogat) September 17, 2025

Many more happy returns of the day to our Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. Your tireless energy and commitment towards the nation inspire millions, including me. Wishing you happiness, health and many more years of serving India. #HappyBirthdayModiji pic.twitter.com/0yNyIagcCZ

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) September 17, 2025

Why is PM Modi’s Birthday celebrated as Sewa Diwas?

Every year, September 17, the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is observed as "Sewa Diwas" across India. as acts of service, charity, and social welfare. The tradition of Sewa Diwas began in 2014, after he took office. The choice of service-oriented celebrations is deeply linked to Modi's own philosophy and lifestyle.

Prime Minister Modi will also be visiting Madhya Pradesh on the occasion of his 75th birthday. He will launch the largest ever health outreach for women and children in the country, ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar’ and ‘8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah’ campaigns. The campaign will be organised from September 17 to October 2 at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Community Health Centres (CHCs), District Hospitals and other government health facilities across the country, making this the largest ever health outreach for women and children in India. Among other things, PM Modi will also launch ever health outreach for women and children in the country, Adi Seva Parv for the state.