PM Modi rings in his 75th birthdayt on 17 September
PM is one of the most popular leaders in the country and abroad.
He celebrates his 75th birthday on 17th by inaugurating a textile n̈n̈xapark in Madhya Pradesh.
He is the longest-serving non-Congress prime minister and first to complete two full terms
He topped global Democratic Leader Approval Ratings at 75 per cent in July
Regardless having the second-longest uninterrupted run in office as the PM, his popularity remains high. In July, he topped the list of ‘Democratic Leader Approval Ratings’ of world leaders at 75 per cent.
Amidst the past 11 years, he has led the country boldly on national as well as international forums.
What some of the World Leaders say about PM Modi:
Russian President
Vladimir Putin praised PM Modi’s “India-first” policy and the “Make in India” initiative during the 15th VTB Russia Calling Investment Forum.
Adding that the Indian government, under the PM’s leadership, has been creating stable conditions, driven by a policy of putting India first. They believe that investing in India is profitable,l.
Even when India-US relations have been on the back foot, US President DonaldTrump has not shied away from praising his ‘friend’ PM Modi.
He will always be friends with (PM) Modi…A great prime minister.
He later wrote on social media he looks forward to speaking with his very good friend, PM Modi, in the upcoming weeks. He feels certain that there will be no difficulty in coming to a successful conclusion for both of our Great Countries,” he later wrote on social media.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called
PM Modi the ‘boss’ when the two leaders addressed the Indian community in Sydney.
Adding that the ” last time he saw someone on this stage was Bruce Springsteen and he did not get the welcome that Prime Minister Modi has got. PM Modi is the boss.
On the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told Prime Minister Modi, “You are the best. She is trying to be as him”
She later posted a picture on X and said, “Italy and India, linked by a great friendship”. Prime Minister Modi reshared the post and said, “Fully agree with you, PM Giorgia Meloni. India’s friendship with Italy will continue to get stronger, greatly benefitting our people!”
During his India visit, Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh said: “Over the past 10 years, under the leadership of PM Modi, India has become the 5th largest economy in the world, one of the top powers with a significant global role, and has made its mark.”
In September last year, World Bank President Ajay Banga heaped praise on PM Modi for prioritising on building a strong relationship with the United States both bilaterally and also through the Quad security grouping.
“PM Modi has been building a very strong relationship with the US, both, bilaterally and through the Quad. That has been his strategy since the day he became Prime Minister. Continuing with that, he is trying to ensure there is long-term engagement on strategic and economic issues.”
Toshihiro Suzuki, President of Suzuki Motors said: “In the past 10 years, under the strong leadership and constant support of PM Modi, for manufacturing industries, the Indian automobile market has been expanding steadily. As a result, India has become the third-largest automobile market in the world.”
News Edit KV Raman
