New Delhi: On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 69 and was greeted by several leaders, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Smriti Irani and BJP president and Home Minister Amit Shah. In his message, M Venkaiah Naidu stated the nation is making steady progress under Modi's able leadership. Amit Shah described Modi as a leader with strong willpower and a symbol of decisive leadership and hard work.

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"Under your leadership, an emerging India has made a mark in the world as a strong, safe and reliable nation," Amit Shah said on Twitter. Rajnath Singh said the prime minister has been instrumental in building and strengthening India's position in the comity of nations."His visionary leadership has helped India in scaling new heights of glory. I pray for his good health and long life," the defence ministry tweeted. Narendra Modi has a packed schedule and will spend most part of the day in Gujarat.