#New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 on Wednesday with a host of prominent personalities lauding his leadership, while the ruling BJP organised welfare initiatives under the fortnight-long “Sewa Pakhwada” to mark the birthday of its preeminent leader.

Keeping with his practice of unveiling development programmes on his birthday, Modi travelled to Dhar, Madhya Pradesh to launch a nationwide campaign focusing on the health and nutrition of women and children.

At a public meeting in Dhar, he hailed the rise of a New India which brought Pakistan “to its knees” during the recent military conflict. “This is the New India, which does not fear any nuclear threats. It enters the enemy’s house and strikes,” Modi said.

“Our brave soldiers brought Pakistan to its knees in the blink of

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