What special diya was lit at the Red Fort?

A special diya named ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ was lit alongside 76 diyas.

What was the theme of the month-long campaign?

The campaign highlighted ‘Whole of Government and Whole of Society’ participation.

Which states held specific events apart from diya lighting?

Jharkhand organised blood donation camps, while Sikkim launched a cleanliness drive.

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PM Modi’s 76th Birthday Marked by Nationwide Events and Diyas

From Red Fort illuminations to blood donation camps, India observes Modi’s birthday

India marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday with a series of events across the country. Special diyas were lit at the Red Fort, and various states held programmes including blood donation camps and cleanliness drives, officials said on September 17.

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Published Sep 17, 2026

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India observed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday with events across the country, including lighting diyas at the Red Fort and state-level activities like blood donation camps and cleanliness drives. The celebrations featured a month-long campaign under the theme ‘Whole of Government and Whole of Society,’ with symbolic arrangements such as 76 diyas at the Red Fort and 5,000 diyas forming Modi’s portrait in Assam.

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At the Red Fort, 76 diyas were lit to commemorate the occasion, along with a special diya named ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’. In Assam, 5,000 diyas were arranged to create a portrait of the Prime Minister. Jharkhand’s BJP organised an ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ programme and a blood donation camp as part of the celebrations. Sikkim launched a cleanliness drive and lit 1,000 diyas in honour of the day. These events were part of a month-long campaign celebrating the Prime Minister’s birthday, highlighting the theme of ‘Whole of Government and Whole of Society’ participation.

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What special diya was lit at the Red Fort?: A special diya named ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ was lit alongside 76 diyas.
What was the theme of the month-long campaign?: The campaign highlighted ‘Whole of Government and Whole of Society’ participation.
Which states held specific events apart from diya lighting?: Jharkhand organised blood donation camps, while Sikkim launched a cleanliness drive.
How were diyas used to honour PM Modi in Assam?: 5,000 diyas were arranged to create a portrait of the Prime Minister.

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