PM Modi's birthday: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta donates blood, pledges 14 organs
Synopsis
On PM Modi's 75th birthday, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta didn't just offer wishes — she donated blood, pledged 14 organs, launched a national organ donation portal, and opened a gig workers' service centre. The Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan in Delhi combined political symbolism with policy-linked action in a way that sets it apart from routine birthday observances.
Key Takeaways
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta donated blood and pledged 14 organs — including heart, liver, kidneys, and lungs — on PM Modi's birthday, 17 September .
An organ donation portal was launched under an agreement between SOTTO and NOTTO to expand Delhi's donor registry.
A mega blood donation camp was held at Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi under the 'Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan' .
The 'Namo Shramik Seva Kendra' — a gig workers' rest and service centre — was inaugurated in Shalimar Bagh .
The campaign marks Modi's birthday and 25 years of public service , with BJP leaders and MLAs participating across events.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday, 17 September donated blood and pledged to donate 14 organs — including her heart, liver, kidneys, and lungs — to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. The initiatives were part of the 'Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan', a campaign commemorating Modi's birthday and 25 years of public service.
Organ Donation Portal Launched
Chief Minister Gupta simultaneously launched a dedicated organ donation portal, formalising an agreement between the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO) and the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO). The portal is designed to streamline organ donation registration and promote public participation in the cause across Delhi.
Blood Donation Camp at Thyagaraj Stadium
The Chief Minister joined a mega blood donation camp held at Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi. In a post on social media platform X, Gupta said, 'On the occasion of the birthday of Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, I donated blood today at the mega blood donation camp organised at Thyagaraj Stadium under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.'
She added: 'Blood donation is not just a means to save lives; it is a powerful expression of our duty toward humanity and the nation.' Several senior political figures were present at the event, including Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President and Minister of State Harsh Malhotra, Cabinet ministers Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Pankaj Kumar Singh, and Ravindra Indraj, as well as MLA and Chief Whip Abhay Verma of Laxmi Nagar.
Namo Shramik Seva Kendra for Gig Workers
Separately, Chief Minister Gupta inaugurated the 'Namo Shramik Seva Kendra' — a dedicated gig workers' rest and service centre — in her Shalimar Bagh constituency. The centre offers services including registration, renewal, document verification, scheme information, and claims assistance, all under one roof.
In a post on X, Gupta said the centre was inspired by Modi's priority of 'respect, safety, and welfare' of labourers. Cabinet colleague Kapil Mishra and a large number of workers attended the inauguration, which also coincided with Lord Vishwakarma Jayanti.
Context and Political Significance
The Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan is BJP's nationwide framework for conducting public welfare activities on Modi's birthday each year. This edition, marking 75 years of age, has seen state governments and party units across India organise health camps, donation drives, and scheme launches under the same branding. Notably, the organ donation portal and gig worker centre represent concrete policy-linked announcements rather than purely ceremonial activities — elevating the political salience of this year's observance in Delhi.
With Delhi's gig economy growing rapidly, the Shramik Seva Kendra is expected to serve thousands of delivery workers, cab drivers, and platform-based labourers in the capital. The organ donation portal, linked to the national NOTTO framework, could widen the city's donor registry at a time when India faces a significant organ shortage.
Point of View
Or the Shramik Kendra reaches the lakhs of unregistered gig workers in the city, will determine if the announcements outlast the occasion. The political calculus is clear: in a city where AAP built its brand on welfare delivery, the BJP-led government under Gupta is using high-visibility welfare moments to contest that narrative on its own terms.
NationPress
17 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Delhi CM Rekha Gupta do on PM Modi's birthday?
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta donated blood at a camp in Thyagaraj Stadium and pledged to donate 14 organs, including her heart, liver, and kidneys, on PM Modi's birthday on 17 September. She also launched an organ donation portal and a gig workers' service centre as part of the Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan.
What is the organ donation portal launched in Delhi?
The portal was launched under an agreement between the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO) and the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) to promote and streamline organ donation registration in Delhi. It aims to widen the city's donor registry and connect it to the national framework.
What is the Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan?
The Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan is a BJP-led campaign conducted annually on PM Modi's birthday to organise public welfare activities such as blood donation camps, health drives, and scheme launches. The 2026 edition also marks Modi's 25 years of public service.
What is the Namo Shramik Seva Kendra inaugurated in Shalimar Bagh?
It is a gig workers' rest and service centre inaugurated by CM Rekha Gupta in her Shalimar Bagh constituency, offering registration, document verification, scheme information, and claims assistance at a single location. The centre is intended to serve delivery workers, cab drivers, and other platform-based labourers in Delhi.
Who attended the Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan events in Delhi?
The events were attended by senior BJP leaders including Delhi BJP President and Minister of State Harsh Malhotra, Cabinet ministers Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Pankaj Kumar Singh, Ravindra Indraj, MLA and Chief Whip Abhay Verma, and Cabinet colleague Kapil Mishra.
