<p>Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatreya and Chief Minister Jairam Thakur extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday on Thursday, an official spokesperson said.</p>.<p>In a statement, Dattatraya said Modi's vision, untiring effort and strong leadership helped India scale new heights and the nation was bound to attain its "past glory".</p>.<p>Wishing a long and healthy life, Dattatraya said the prime minister's efforts and determination to make India a self-reliant nation and world power was an inspiration for all.</p>.<p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/pm-narendra-modi-marks-his-70th-birthday-today-wishes-pour-in-from-all-corners-888667.html" target="_blank">PM Narendra Modi marks his 70th birthday today; wishes pour in from all corners</a></strong></p>.<p>"Modi, as a reformist not only gave a new direction to the development of the country, but also made everyone proud by finding a permanent solution to the problems that have been prevailing for decades along with economic reforms," he added.</p>.<p>Thakur said that the nation was fortunate to have Modi as the prime minister to guide this nation on the path of progress and prosperity.</p>.<p>The state has immensely benefited by the benevolence of the prime minister, the chief minister added. </p>
<p>Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatreya and Chief Minister Jairam Thakur extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday on Thursday, an official spokesperson said.</p>.<p>In a statement, Dattatraya said Modi's vision, untiring effort and strong leadership helped India scale new heights and the nation was bound to attain its "past glory".</p>.<p>Wishing a long and healthy life, Dattatraya said the prime minister's efforts and determination to make India a self-reliant nation and world power was an inspiration for all.</p>.<p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/pm-narendra-modi-marks-his-70th-birthday-today-wishes-pour-in-from-all-corners-888667.html" target="_blank">PM Narendra Modi marks his 70th birthday today; wishes pour in from all corners</a></strong></p>.<p>"Modi, as a reformist not only gave a new direction to the development of the country, but also made everyone proud by finding a permanent solution to the problems that have been prevailing for decades along with economic reforms," he added.</p>.<p>Thakur said that the nation was fortunate to have Modi as the prime minister to guide this nation on the path of progress and prosperity.</p>.<p>The state has immensely benefited by the benevolence of the prime minister, the chief minister added. </p>