Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde Extends Birthday Greetings to PM Modi, Announces ‘Namo Parks’ Scheme

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday extended his warm birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, describing him as a world leader who has reshaped India’s global image. PM Modi, born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, celebrates his 75th year today.

In a post on X, Eknath Shinde shared verses penned by Prime Minister Modi, calling them rich in patriotism and symbolic of his vision for a new India. “Today, India’s tricolour flies high across the world because of Modi ji’s leadership,” Shinde wrote, adding that at 75, the Prime Minister continues to work with the same energy, determination, and vision.

असंख्य भुजाओं की शक्ति है,
हर तरफ देश की भक्ति है!
तुम उठो तिरंगा लहरा दो,
भारत के भाग्य को फहरा दो,
यही समय है, सही समय है!
भारत का अनमोल समय है! आदरणीय पंतप्रधान श्री. नरेंद्र मोदी यांच्याच कवितेतील या राष्ट्रप्रेमाने भारलेल्या ओळी! नव्या भारताचा संकल्प सोडून आदरणीय मोदीजींनी… pic.twitter.com/NaBjOA7Mvs — Eknath Shinde – एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) September 17, 2025

In his post, Shinde also described all citizens as “fellow travellers” in Prime Minister Modi’s journey to make India a developed nation by 2047, committing Maharashtra to this mission in its entirety. Praising Modi’s leadership, he said, “It is our privilege that Modi ji is our leader. On behalf of the Shiv Sena, I extend heartfelt wishes for his good health, long life, and the realization of a strong and prosperous India.”

Eknath Shinde announced a new state initiative as a symbolic gift marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday to develop parks named “Namo Parks.” His office revealed that Maharashtra will allocate ₹1 crore each to 394 municipal and town councils.