PM Modi Birthday: Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar Lead Wishes From Cricket Fraternity

Meanwhile addressing the PM by his first name, the German Chancellor said she had "fond memories" of their meeting at the Indo-German intergovernmental consultations previous year.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 70 on Thursday and India captain Virat Kohli and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar led the wishes from the cricket fraternity.

Addressing PM Modi as "Narendra", the German Chancellor said she had "fond memories" of their meeting at the Indo-German intergovernmental consultations past year.

"Warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji on the auspicious occasion of your birthday".

German Chancellor Angela Merkel greeted Modi and noted that they have succeeded in consolidating further the traditionally good relations between Germany and India for the benefit of the peoples of the two countries.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel too wished PM Modi on his birthday.

"I value the kind, friendly relations that have developed between us".

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Thursday greeted his Indian counterpart and vowed to continue to work closely together towards strengthening bilateral relations. From the President of India to leaders of opposition parties, several eminent personalities have tweeted to wish the PM.

PM Modi was born in Gujarat's Vadnagar on September 17, 1950. In a letter that was shared by the PMO on Twitter, Marin wrote, "We have the opportunity now to turn the good spirits and broad array of deliverables from it into action".

In her birthday wishes to the Prime Minister, Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin said there is much potential to deepen even further the relations between the two countries. I am sure you will be wonderful parents!' Virat and Anushka are all set to welcome a baby in January 2020.

The ruling BJP celebrates Modi's birthday as "Sewa Diwas" and organises public welfare activities across the country for a week.