BJP's Nitin Nabin Urges Nation to Light Diyas on PM Modi's Birthday

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Nabin has appealed to people across the country to light an ‘Ashirvaad ka diya’ at their homes on Prime Minister Narendra Modi ’s birthday on September 17 and pray for his long life and good health. In a post on social media, Nabin said public service and nation-building had remained central to Modi’s political journey over the past 25 years. “‘Public Service for National Service’ has been the core motto of the life of the Honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. As the head of the government, his 25-year journey dedicated to the resolve of public service and nation-building has been unprecedented,” Nabin said. Calling Modi’s leadership “visionary”, the BJP chief said it had provided the country with a new direction and greater strength. He also said India was progressing towards the goal of “Developed India @ 2047” through the collective resolve inspired by the Prime Minister. “To express our best wishes for the country’s progressive journey and for PM Modi ji’s illustrious leadership, let us light the ‘Ashirvaad ka diya’ (lamp of blessings) in our respective homes between 6 and 7 pm on the auspicious occasion of the Prime Minister’s birthday on September 17, and offer our blessings while praying for his long life and good health,” Nabin said. ‘जनसेवा से देशसेवा’ माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के जीवन का मूल ध्येय रहा है। सरकार के प्रमुख के रूप में जन-सेवा और राष्ट्र-निर्माण के संकल्प को समर्पित उनकी 25 वर्षों की यह यात्रा अभूतपूर्व रही है। उनके दूरदर्शी नेतृत्व ने देश को एक नई दिशा और सामर्थ्य प्रदान किया... pic.twitter.com/aNxSeVP0kA — Nitin Nabin (@NitinNabin) September 14, 2026 In a video message, Nabin recalled the challenges confronting India when Modi assumed leadership of the government. He said the Prime Minister introduced new schemes, programmes and a fresh vision while encouraging young people to view challenges as opportunities. “When he started guiding the country’s leadership, the situation was not easy. He introduced new schemes, new plans and a new vision, and gave hope to the nation’s youth that challenges can be turned into opportunities,” he said. Nabin also pointed to initiatives for women, particularly the Lakhpati Didi programme, claiming it was helping women achieve financial independence and participate more actively in the country’s development. “Through Lakhpati Didi, our nation’s women are becoming self-dependent and contributing to the nation’s development. We believe PM Modi’s leadership will take women forward and strengthen their confidence,” he said. On the issue of Naxalism, Nabin said the Modi government had made its elimination a key objective and claimed the country had become Naxal-free in 2026. “Our country had Naxalism for a long period of time. PM Modi included it in his resolve, and Naxalism has been abolished at the root. In 2026, India is Naxal-free,” Nabin said. Also Read: BJP Chief Nitin Nabin Offers Prayers ISKCON Temple on Janmashtami in Delhi