Upasana Singh wishes PM Modi on 76th birthday: 'Thank God he was born in India'
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Actress Upasana Singh extended warm birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17 September, calling herself a 'big fan' and saying she is grateful he was born in India. Modi turned 76 on Thursday, with tributes pouring in from across the entertainment, political, and public spheres.
What Upasana Said
'I'm a big fan of him and I thank God that he was born in India and he has made history. He has done so many good things,' the actress said in remarks shared with reporters.
She added: 'I don't think there is a problem with him being the Prime Minister for so long. There is a problem with Modi ji. If it's Modi ji, it's possible. I agree with that. Happy birthday, Modi ji. May God bless you with a long life and may you continue to do good for all Indians.'
BJP Launches 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) marked Modi's birthday by launching the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', a month-long nationwide campaign to commemorate 25 years of his public service. The campaign was announced earlier by BJP National President Nitin Nabin at a press conference at the party headquarters on 9 September.
According to Nabin, Prime Minister Modi will formally complete 25 years of public service on 7 October. The campaign is expected to comprise a range of public outreach and service-oriented programmes throughout the month of October.
About Upasana Singh
Upasana Singh is a veteran actress with credits spanning Hindi, Punjabi, and Rajasthani cinema. She is perhaps best known to television audiences for her role of 'Bua' in the long-running sitcom Comedy Nights with Kapil, which earned her wide critical acclaim. Earlier in her career, she played a deaf-mute character in the 1997 film Judaai and appeared in popular TV shows including Son Pari, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, and Tamanna House.
As the BJP's month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' gets under way, Modi's birthday has become a focal point for the party's outreach activities across the country.