Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, September 16, on the eve of his 76th birthday.
Modi will turn 76 on September 17. The Telangana Governor extended his greetings and conveyed his wishes for the Prime Minister’s health and long life.
The Governor’s message came ahead of Modi’s birthday celebrations across the country. Various programmes and public events are expected to mark the occasion.
Shukla assumed office as Telangana Governor in March 2026. He took charge after the Centre transferred his predecessor Jishnu Dev Varma to Maharashtra.
Shukla Extends Birthday Wishes
According to a statement issued from Lok Bhavan, Shukla conveyed his warm greetings to Prime Minister Modi.
The Governor wished Modi good health and a long life. He also acknowledged the Prime Minister’s public service and leadership at the national level.
The message came one day before Modi’s birthday. September 17 has traditionally seen greetings from political leaders, governors, chief ministers and members of the public.
The Telangana Governor’s message was part of the birthday greetings extended to the Prime Minister ahead of the occasion.
PM Modi to Turn 76
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was born on September 17, 1950. He will turn 76 on September 17, 2026.
The birthday comes as Modi continues his third term as Prime Minister. He took oath for his third consecutive term in June 2024 after the Lok Sabha election.
Birthday events around the Prime Minister have often included public service activities, government programmes and outreach initiatives.
The celebrations have also featured programmes linked to social welfare and public participation in different parts of the country.
This year’s birthday also comes amid several ongoing government initiatives at the national and state levels.
Shiv Pratap Shukla Took Charge in Telangana
Shiv Pratap Shukla became Telangana Governor in March 2026.
Telangana High Court Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh administered his oath at Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and members of the state Cabinet attended the ceremony.
Shukla replaced Jishnu Dev Varma, who moved to Maharashtra following a reshuffle of governors.
Before moving to Telangana, Shukla served as Governor of Himachal Pradesh. He has also held elected office and served as a Union minister.
His appointment made him the fourth Governor of Telangana since the state was formed in 2014.
Governor’s Recent Activities in Telangana
Since taking office, Shukla has participated in several programmes involving education, healthcare, culture and community development.
Earlier in September, he urged people to use eco-friendly clay idols during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. He linked the appeal to the need to protect water bodies from pollution.
Shukla and his wife Janaki Shukla also distributed clay Ganesha idols to officials, employees and members of the media at Lok Bhavan.
The Governor said environmentally responsible celebrations could help reduce pollution caused by idol immersion.
His recent engagements have included meetings with representatives of cultural and development organisations.
Meeting With Aga Khan Development Network
On September 14, Shukla met Prince Rahim Aga Khan V at Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad.
During the meeting, the Governor called for stronger cooperation with the Aga Khan Development Network.
The discussions covered areas such as education, healthcare, urban development and community welfare.
Shukla also recalled Hyderabad’s long association with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. He referred to the organisation’s work involving heritage conservation in the city.
The meeting formed part of Aga Khan V’s visit to India, which began on September 9 following an invitation from Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan.
Modi’s Birthday Draws National Attention
Prime Minister Modi’s birthday has traditionally generated greetings from political leaders and public representatives across India.
Governors and chief ministers often send messages marking the occasion. Members of Parliament and other public figures also extend their wishes.
The birthday also receives attention from government departments and organisations that organise public programmes.
However, individual states and institutions may observe the occasion through different activities depending on their local programmes.
The Telangana Governor’s greeting adds to the messages being issued ahead of September 17.
Birthday Comes Amid National Developments
Modi’s 76th birthday comes at a time when the Union government continues to focus on economic growth, infrastructure, welfare programmes and international engagement.
The Prime Minister has also remained involved in several national and international meetings in recent weeks.
India recently hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The summit brought together BRICS members and partner countries for discussions on cooperation across several areas.
The government has also continued work on infrastructure and development programmes across states.
Against this backdrop, the Prime Minister’s birthday will take place amid a busy national policy calendar.
Telangana and Centre Continue Engagement
The Governor’s message also comes as Telangana continues its engagement with the Union government on various development issues.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy leads the state government. The Governor serves as the constitutional head of Telangana.
The two offices have different constitutional roles. Their interactions cover matters related to the functioning of the state and constitutional responsibilities.
The Governor has also continued to participate in public programmes and meetings with officials and community representatives since assuming office.
Birthday Greetings From Telangana
The greeting from Shiv Pratap Shukla marks his first birthday message to Prime Minister Modi as Telangana Governor.
The Governor wished Modi good health and a long life ahead of his 76th birthday.
Modi will turn 76 on September 17, with birthday programmes and greetings expected across the country.
The Telangana Governor’s message is part of the wider stream of greetings being extended to the Prime Minister before the occasion.
As the birthday approaches, political leaders, public representatives and citizens are expected to share messages and participate in programmes marking the day.