The 17th of September is significant in history for a good number of reasons. On this day, artisans and workers across the country joyfully celebrate Vishwakarma Jayanti. It was on this day that Hyderabad was liberated from the cruel Nizam and the Razakars. And, on this day was born a statesman who has dedicated his entire life to the service of the nation and its people – our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. This birthday of Modi ji is even more significant, as it marks his 75th year. On behalf of 140 crore Indians, I extend my heartfelt greetings to Modi Ji and pray to the Almighty to bless him with long life, energy and good health to achieve greatness for India.

Having worked alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji for decades, I have deeply felt that his personality is beyond that of a politician. It embodies a mission-driven leader dedicated to the nation’s welfare. For him, the rise of the nation and the well-being of its citizens are not just ideals but guiding principles. What makes his leadership unique is his constant focus on ensuring the all-inclusive model of governance. His policies and their implementation always emphasize that no individual or community is left behind in the development journey. For him, governance is not a tool of power but a medium of service. Under his leadership, numerous welfare schemes for the poor have not only been launched but have also achieved their intended goals successfully.

We can see that the Jan Dhan Yojana brought over 50 crore people into the banking system, scripting a glorious episode of financial inclusion; the Ujjwala Yojana freed millions of households from smoke and gave them a life of dignity; Ayushman Bharat provided the security of healthcare to the poor; and the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana helped economically weaker........

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