The International Council of Jurists hosted the “International Celebration of the 75th Birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi — Honouring a Visionary Leader of Peace, Prosperity & Global Unity” at the Thatcher Room, British Parliament, London. The event saw dignitaries from around the world come together to honor one of the world’s most respected leaders, Narendra Modi.
The celebration was attended by ambassadors, MPs, Lords, retired judges, Bar leaders, social activists, and community representatives. Participants held placards reading “A Visionary Statesman for a New India,” “Fearless Voice of Sovereign India,” “Global Leader, Not a Follower,” “Voice of 1.4 Billion Indians,” and “Building Bridges Across Nations,” reflecting their admiration for Prime Minister Modi’s leadership and global vision.
Barry Gardiner, MP and former British Minister, in his address titled “Modi at 75 – A Retrospective on the Politician and the Man,” praised Modi’s resilience, organisational acumen, and bold governance. He traced Modi’s journey from his early years with the RSS to his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat and later as Prime Minister of India. Gardiner highlighted his achievements in infrastructure, sanitation, economic reforms, renewable energy, and digital connectivity, and underscored his pivotal role in global climate initiatives like the International Solar Alliance and the Global Green Grids Initiative. He noted, “India under Modi is being drawn together and interconnected as never before,” emphasising Modi’s stature as both a national and global statesman.
Delivering the keynote, Dr Adish C Aggarwala, President of the International Council of Jurists, hailed Prime Minister Modi as “the most charismatic and popular mass leader since India’s Independence,” tracing his rise from humble beginnings to global statesman. He praised initiatives like Digital India, grassroots democracy, women’s empowerment, and renewable energy, noting that future generations may remember Modi for peace, prosperity, and global unity.
The event went beyond a birthday celebration, affirming Modi’s vision as a leader whose influence spans borders. Speakers highlighted his principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ — “the world is one family”, as a guiding philosophy for addressing global challenges like climate change, terrorism, pandemics, and inequality.
Lord Rami Ranger wished Prime Minister Modi continued good health and enduring leadership. The UK Parliament celebration highlighted Modi as a leader who upholds India’s civilisational values while promoting a united and harmonious global vision.
