Virat Kohli Extends Warm Birthday Wishes To PM Narendra Modi
Cricket superstar Virat Kohli extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he celebrates his 76th birthday today, September 17, 2026. Kohli's social media message continues a tradition of acknowledging the national leader, who was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat.
Cricket icon Virat Kohli today took to social media to convey his sincere birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who celebrates his 76th birthday on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Kohli's message, shared across his platforms, highlighted the camaraderie between prominent sports figures and the nation's leadership, a tradition he has maintained over the years.ย Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Named in India Squad for West Indies Series; Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi Also Included.
Virat Kohli Wishes PM Narendra Modi
Warm birthday wishes to Honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. Wishing you good health, happiness, and a long fulfilling life.
โ Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 17, 2026
A Tradition of Respect
Virat Kohli has consistently used his social media presence to acknowledge significant national events and extend wishes to public figures. His birthday greeting to Prime Minister Modi is in keeping with this trend, reflecting a respectful gesture from one of India's most celebrated athletes to the Head of Government. In previous years, Kohli has lauded PM Modi's efforts towards national development and well-being in his birthday messages.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th Birthday
Born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 today. His journey from a humble background to the nation's highest office has been a focal point of discussions across various spheres. This birthday also marks another year in his extensive public service career, which includes a long tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat before becoming Prime Minister in 2014.ย PM Narendra Modi Congratulates India Women on Winning Asia Cup Title.
Celebrations and Greetings Pour In
Beyond the cricketing fraternity, greetings have poured in from across the political spectrum and various public figures. President Droupadi Murmu, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were among the many leaders who publicly marked the occasion, highlighting his governance record and 25 years in public life. The day often sees various social service activities undertaken by his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as part of a 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'.
As Prime Minister Modi marks another year, the wishes from personalities like Virat Kohli underscore the widespread recognition and respect he garners across different sections of Indian society, including its vibrant sports community.
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