Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday.
Patnaik took to the Twitter and wished Modi on his birthday. “Warm wishes to PM @narendramodi ji on his 67th birthday. May God bless him with good health and happiness,” tweeted Patnaik.
To mark the occasion, BJP State leaders conducted several programmes, including a cleanliness drive, at the Baramunda bus-stand here.
Party vice-president Sameer Mohanty, Bhubaneswar organisational district president Harekrushna Khuntia among many others participated in the drive as a mark of respect to Modi.
Modi’s birthday was also celebrated at the State BJP headquarters here. Sweets and cakes were also distributed.
Internationally-acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Patnaik also wished Modi on his birthday through a sculpture at the Puri beach.
The sand sculpture with a message “Happy birthday Modiji, we are committed to Swachh Bharat,” attracted many tourists.