Overview
- The BJP opened a two‑week Sewa Pakhwada running through October 2, mobilising welfare, outreach and development activities across the country.
- Marking the day in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, Modi launched the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan and the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah focused on women’s and children’s health.
- The visit included laying the foundation for India’s first PM MITRA textile park in Dhar, alongside plans for screenings and services across more than one lakh health camps.
- Greetings arrived from President Droupadi Murmu, senior ministers and opposition leaders, as well as global figures including US President Donald Trump and Australia’s Anthony Albanese.
- Media involvement drew scrutiny after the Times of India invited readers to send birthday wishes via its platforms, prompting online criticism from opposition voices and users.