India, Sept. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

On the occasion of the birthday of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Ministry of Culture organised the 'Aashirwad Ka Diya' programme at Purana Qila, New Delhi, on 17th September 2026. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the programme by lighting the Aashirwad Ka Diya, organised under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan with the chant of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai".

In his address, Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that the Aashirwad Ka Diya is not just a lamp, but a symbol of the power of people's blessings, service, gratitude and the resolve for a Viksit Bharat. He said that in Indian culture, the diya gives the message of burning...