How Did PM Modi Feel When He Turned 75? He Tells Students How He Reacted When A Leader Wished Him | WATCH

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke about age and lifelong learning during his interaction with students under the ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ programme, sharing an anecdote about a call he received on his 75th birthday last year. When he was told he completed 75 years on call, PM Modi shared that he does not count the years that have passed, but rather, the years that are left. During the interaction, the Prime Minister also urged students to study beyond the syllabus and encouraged teachers to go beyond textbooks while imparting knowledge. “A leader called me on my birthday. He said, ‘You have completed 75 years,’ so I told him, ‘25 are still remaining’,” the Prime Minister said in a video posted on X by Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.“I

don’t count the years that have passed; I count the years that are still left,” the PM added, speaking in Hindi.Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75-years-old on September 17, 2025. His milestone birthday last year had sparked nationwide celebrations led by BJP-ruled states and his supporters. A fortnight-long "Sewa Pakhwada" was launched to mark PM Modi's birthday, with BJP-run governments at the Centre and states lining up an array of outreach, welfare, development and awareness programmes. The initiatives ranged from health camps to cleanliness drives, get-togethers of intellectuals, and fairs to promote indigenous products across the country.

PM Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'

The Prime Minister's much-talked-about Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 aired on February 6 and offered students, teachers and even parents plenty to think about. In his interaction, PM Modi spoke about studying beyond the syllabus, urged teachers to teach beyond textbooks and reminded children that dreaming isn’t optional. "Not dreaming is a crime," he said. He also touched upon online exposure, warning against mindless scrolling and stressing the need for balance. He reminded the children that life skills are just as important as professional skills.Born on September 17, 1950, in Gujarat's Mehsana district, PM Modi served as the state's Chief Minister for three consecutive terms from 2001 to 2014 before assuming office as India's Prime Minister. He has been serving in the role since 2014 and is currently in his third term.