New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday turns 75 today, 17 September. The Bharatiya Janata Party units and governments across the country have announced a series of plans.

Born as Narendra Damodardas Modi on 17 September 1950 in the nondescript Mehsana town of Gujarat, he served as the state's CM for three consecutive terms (2001-14) and is now the Prime Minister for the third time since 2014.

Like every year, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will launch the 'Sewa Pakhwara' - the fortnight of events across the country - marking PM Modi's birthday celebrations showcasing his commitment to citizens' welfare and also service to mankind.

PM Narendra will also visit Madhya Pradesh today to launch the 'Swasth Nari Sash...