Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on September 17, 2026, as the BJP launched the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The campaign marks his 25 years in public office, beginning with his appointment as Gujarat Chief Minister in October 2001. The programme will continue until October 17 and includes blood donation, cleanliness drives, health camps, plantation activities and public outreach. The BJP has also planned bike yatras linking Vadnagar, Modi’s birthplace, and Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency. The campaign combines birthday-related programmes with activities focused on public service and welfare outreach.Why Seva Sankalp Abhiyan MattersThe Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is being organised by the BJP to mark PM Modi’s 76th birthday and his 25 years in public life. Modi first took oath as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, completing 25 years as an elected public office holder on October 7, 2026. The campaign is scheduled across states and includes activities involving party workers, beneficiaries, students, youth and members of the public.The campaign runs from September 17 to October 17.Blood donation and health camps are part of the programme.Cleanliness and plantation drives have been planned.Volunteers are being encouraged to participate in service activities.Bike yatras will connect Vadnagar and Varanasi.Modi’s Public Service JourneyPM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat. His political career at the government level reached a major milestone on October 7, 2001, when he became Gujarat Chief Minister. He later served as the state’s chief minister for more than 12 years before becoming Prime Minister in 2014.The 2026 campaign is therefore also linked to the October 7 anniversary of his first appointment as a head of government. The BJP has described the month-long programme as an opportunity to highlight public service, welfare work and community participation. Activities include storytelling around government schemes, student programmes, cleanliness campaigns and street plays.Also Read: PM Modi Birthday 2026: Prime Minister Shares First Message Today Birthday Campaign Expands NationwideOn September 17, several service-related programmes were held across the country. BJP units organised blood donation camps, prayers and other public activities, while the campaign also featured the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ initiative. In Gujarat, reports said large-scale diya-lighting programmes were planned at thousands of locations.The Vadnagar-Varanasi bike yatras are another major part of the programme. One route is planned from Vadnagar towards Varanasi, while another will travel in the opposite direction. The journeys are scheduled around the October 7 milestone and are being presented by the BJP as a link between Modi’s birthplace and parliamentary constituency.Key HighlightsPM Modi turned 76 on September 17, 2026.Seva Sankalp Abhiyan will run for one month.The campaign marks 25 years since Modi became Gujarat Chief Minister.Blood donation, health, cleanliness and plantation drives are included.Vadnagar-Varanasi bike yatras are among the headline programmes.The campaign is scheduled to conclude on October 17.ConclusionPM Modi’s 76th birthday is being marked alongside the BJP’s month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The programme connects his birthday with the October 2026 milestone of 25 years in public office. Its activities focus on service programmes, public participation, welfare outreach and community initiatives. PM Modi also acknowledged birthday greetings and the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ initiative in a post shared through the PMO.Disclaimer: This content is provided only for knowledge purposes and to provide news information.
