Happy Birthday PM Modi: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sends 71 Red Roses As Narendra Modi Turns 71

<p><strong>New Delhi: </strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 71 on Friday, September 17, 2021. Multiple programmes are being held across the nation by the BJP and others to celebrate his birthday.</p> <p>On Narendra Modi's 71st birthday, BJP workers across the nation pledged to get 2 crore people vaccinated for coronavirus as a birthday gift. The planned inoculation drive was a success as more than 2 crore people were jabbed. This is also a single-day record where over 2 crore people have been administered the covid vaccine.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>In the midst of all the humble celebrations, one particular gift to PM Modi stands out a bit in a way.</p> <p>Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 71st birthday and also sent him a bouquet of 71 red roses.</p> <p>The beautiful diplomatic gift of 71 roses sent by Bangladeshi PM had a message in Hindi which translates: "Congratulations and best wishes on your birthday Prime Minister Narendra Modi."</p> <p><br /><img src="https://ift.tt/3lCQMcX" />&nbsp;</p> <p>With India and Bangladesh's tie is historic in nature, the figure of 71 assumes a special significance. It was only in 1971, with much of India's help, Bangladesh was able to gain independence from Pakistan.</p> <p>The last time the two leaders met was when Bangladesh invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the celebrations of the golden jubilee of the country&rsquo;s independence, the birth centenary of 'Bangabandhu' in Dhaka this year in March.</p> <p>There are chances that the two leaders might meet again in New York this year.</p> <p>Meanwhile, a 20-day mega event "<em>Seva Aur Samarpan Abhiyan</em>" has also been kickstarted by BJP national president JP Nadda on the occasion of PM Modi's birthday.</p>