Veteran actor Mukesh Rishi extended warm birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17 September, thanking the leader for a range of national infrastructure and welfare initiatives, including Vande Bharat trains, new hospitals, highways, airports, and citizen-focused schemes.

What Mukesh Rishi Said

Expressing his sentiments, Rishi said he was 'extremely happy' on the occasion. 'I am extremely happy that he has been working for so many years for the state and the country. As your birthday is coming up, I extend my heartfelt wishes to you,' he said.

The actor went on to credit Modi's governance for a range of public benefits. 'These good wishes are the gift I can give you, because you have been giving us so many gifts, whether it is new Vande Bharat trains, new hospitals, highways for the country, airports, and so many schemes,' Rishi said.

He also emphasised the inclusive nature of these initiatives, adding: 'These schemes are not just for one person; they are for all the citizens of the country.'

Birthday Wishes and a Call for Good Health

Rishi concluded his message with a prayer for the Prime Minister's well-being. 'For this, I would like to thank you very much. We would only say that you should always remain healthy, and we will always try to stand by you,' he said.

'May the country also continue to stand with you so that, in the times to come, the country becomes even better, just as you envision it. Happy birthday to you, Modi ji. God bless you,' he added.

BJP Launches 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' on Modi's Birthday

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chose 17 September — PM Modi's birthday — to launch its month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', marking 25 years of the Prime Minister's public service. October will mark the formal completion of that milestone, with 7 October identified as the specific date.

BJP National President Nitin Nabin, addressing a press conference at the party headquarters on 9 September, announced the campaign, describing it as a series of public outreach and service-oriented programmes to be conducted nationwide throughout the month.

What the Campaign Involves

The BJP's nationwide drive is expected to include community service events, public engagement programmes, and outreach activities aligned with the party's welfare messaging. Officials have indicated the campaign will run through October, coinciding with the completion of Modi's 25-year public service journey. The initiative underscores the party's strategy of framing Modi's governance record as a legacy of citizen-centric service ahead of future electoral cycles.