Overview

• BJP-led governments launched the Sewa Pakhwada nationwide, rolling out health camps, blood donations, cleanliness drives and fairs scheduled through October 2.
• In Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, the prime minister kicked off campaigns centered on women’s and children’s health and nutrition and announced additional programmes focused on tribal communities.
• President Droupadi Murmu led domestic greetings as global leaders joined in, including a phone call from US President Donald Trump, a video message from Australia’s Anthony Albanese and public wishes from Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and Russia’s envoy Denis Alipov.
• The Times of India invited readers to send birthday wishes through its platforms, drawing online criticism from figures such as Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra and sparking debate over media–state proximity.
• Business leaders and public figures praised Modi, with Reliance’s Mukesh Ambani releasing a video tribute and Bill Gates and other industry executives extending best wishes.