Lucknow, Sept. 18 -- The satte unit of Bharatiya Janata Party joined the country in celebrating the 69th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with several programmes, including puja, havans and blood donation camps, across the state on Tuesday.

Wishes also poured in on social media networking sites. Taking the lead was Governor Anandiben Patel who tweeted: "Adhering to the ideology of Chariaveti-Chariaveti (always walking), PM Narendra Modi is taking the country on the path of development. On his birthday I wish that the Almighty keeps him in good health and bestow upon him all the success.''

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who is in Gorakhpur, tweeted: "Heartiest wishes to our PM Shri @narendramodi Ji on his birthday. Your dedication...