Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag extended heartfelt wishes for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the latter’s 75th birthday. He praised the efforts that the Prime Miinister has taken towards developing India’s sporting industry while wishing him a healthy and long life.
On PM his birthday, PM Modi is in Madhya Pradesh to launch the 'Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar' and '8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah' campaigns. This is the largest ever health outreach for women and children in the country.
"Ever since Shri Narendra Modi ji assumed the role of Prime Minister, he has placed a strong focus on sports. He envisioned that India would excel at the Olympics and win multiple medals. Under his leadership, significant support has been provided to athletes, and the budget for the Ministry of Sports has been substantially increased, which has proven to be highly beneficial. There’s something special about his approach—whether it's Olympic or Paralympic athletes, he personally calls, meets, and motivates every medal winner," Sehwag said.