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In an interview with India Today, Bharatiya Janata Party National General Secretary and former Union Minister Smriti Irani reflected on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years of public service in governance. Discussing his leadership and policy initiatives, she highlighted key achievements such as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Mission Mangalam, Ujjwala Yojana, and Vaccine Maitri during the COVID-19 pandemic. Irani emphasized Modi's commitment to women's empowerment, pointing out the landmark 33% parliamentary and legislative reservation for women. She remarked, "The greatest strength, what I perceive it to be of the Prime Minister is that he's so focused on achieving national goals," noting his work ethic centered around Seva, Sambad, and Samanvaya, and his determination in steering the country toward Viksit Bharat by 2047.

On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju reflected on Modi's leadership style, work ethic, and national security governance.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath marked the Prime Minister's birthday by lighting an Ashirwad ka Diya in Lucknow, wishing him a long life in service of the nation. Celebrations were held across various cities, with multiple ghats in Varanasi illuminated with earthen lamps. The report highlights Varanasi's transformation and developmental initiatives, including around the Kashi Vishwanath Temple area, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, who represents the constituency in Parliament. Visuals captured cities lit up with lamps to commemorate the occasion.

Preparations are underway at Kartavya Path in Delhi to celebrate the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Around 1.25 lakh diyas are set to be lit at Kartavya Bhavan to mark the occasion, with large gatherings of citizens and leaders expected. The report highlights the structural and cultural transformations in the area, including the shifting of key central government ministries to new complexes, the development of Seva Tirtha housing the Prime Minister's office, the inauguration of the new Parliament building where the women's reservation bill was passed, and the planned conversion of older ministerial buildings into public museums.