A life dedicated to Bharat. A journey of service that continues to shape the aspirations of a Nation. 25 years of selfless service, with many more years of dedicated service to Bharat ahead. On the birthday of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji, I extend my heartfelt wishes and deepest respect for his decades of public service and his unwavering commitment to strengthening Bharat and empowering its people. From a small house in Vadnagar to the highest elected office of the Nation, your journey reflects determination, discipline and a lifelong commitment to public service. Over the years, your leadership has placed development, self-reliance, national security and the aspirations of our people at the heart of India's journey. Under your leadership, Bharat has witnessed a transformation across infrastructure and connectivity. From the expansion of National Highways and expressways to the rapid modernisation of Indian Railways, electrification of nearly the entire broad-gauge network, modern railway stations and the nationwide expansion of Vande Bharat, India's mobility landscape is entering a new era. From Digital India and UPI to Make in India, Startup India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, India has advanced across infrastructure, space, technology, manufacturing and renewable energy, strengthening our confidence in our own capabilities. Our defence preparedness has also grown stronger, from the surgical strikes and Balakot air strike to Operation Sindoor, reflecting Bharat’s firm resolve to protect its sovereignty and national interests while advancing indigenous defence capabilities and technology. India's economic journey has moved significantly forward as well. From being among the world's largest economies, Bharat has risen to the 4th-largest economy in nominal GDP in the World Bank's latest 2024 data, while continuing its journey towards the goal of becoming one of the world's leading economies. For Andhra Pradesh, your support has been of immense significance. From the renewed development of Amaravati and continued support for Polavaram, to the Visakhapatnam development corridor, Bhogapuram International Airport, railway and road connectivity, industrial investments, energy projects and strengthening of the State’s infrastructure ecosystem, your continued support has opened new avenues for Andhra Pradesh’s growth and development. The support extended by you to Andhra Pradesh is truly invaluable and beyond measure. As we move towards #ViksitBharat 2047, the continued cooperation between the Union Government and Andhra Pradesh can open new avenues of opportunity for our people, youth, farmers, entrepreneurs and industries. This year’s #SevaSankalpAbhiyan, being observed from September 17 to October 17, provides an opportunity for every citizen to turn the spirit of Seva into meaningful action through blood donation, tree plantation, cleanliness drives, health camps and support for those in need. Let us come together and contribute to society in every way we can, while offering an “Ashirwad Ka Diya” as a heartfelt expression of our respect, gratitude and good wishes, and inspire others to join this collective spirit of service to Bharat. Hon’ble Prime Minister, your life is a reminder that public service demands sacrifice, perseverance and an unwavering commitment to the Nation. On this special day, I wish you good health, long life and continued strength to serve Bharat and lead its journey towards greater prosperity, security and global stature. May the spirit of Seva continue to inspire every Indian to contribute towards a stronger Bharat. @PMOIndia @PIB_India @IPR_AP @pibvijayawada #HappyBirthdayModiJi #NarendraModi #NaMo #HappyBdayPMModi

Grateful to former diplomat Sri T.V. Nagendra Prasad garu for this timely article in Eenadu titled "Are Indians Safe in the Gulf?" - it reflects both hope and caution. Nearly 1 crore Indians live and work in the Gulf today, and most of them belong to the Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Their remittances helped lakhs of families back here in India. Today, we live in times of uncertainty and constant geopolitical tensions. Who would have thought that the Iran-US conflict would impact the entire Gulf region or that a narrow Hormuz Strait could halt major global trade? Be it conflict, immigration controls or the rise of protectionist policies - anything could happen in any part of the world, and millions of our workers and professionals might be forced to return to India. The stark reminder of this article is this: are the Indian states, especially the Telugu States, prepared if lakhs of our people from the Gulf return home? There must be a strategy and a plan. While we must create more jobs, we must also build platforms that harness the skills, talents and professional abilities our people have built across the world. We must use this crisis as a catalyst to realize the goal of AtmaNirbhar Bharat. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia eenadu.net/telugu-news/vyaky… #AtmaNirbharBharat