New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, praising his lifelong focus on the welfare of women and children.

She highlighted PM Modi's announcements made from Dhar, the historic city of Ahilyabai Holkar.

Speaking to the reporters, Smriti Irani said, "I join citizens across the country to wish the Prime Minister a very happy birthday. But what is extremely significant is that he has made these announcements for women and children of our country from a very historical city, from the land of Ahilyabai Holkar, who is not only known for her administrative power, but also the military precision wit...