PM Modi's 75th Birthday: His '25 Years Still Remaining' Remark During Leader's Call
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PM Modi's '25 Years Still Remaining' Remark Sparks Political Debate
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News18•07-02-2026, 11:39
PM Modi's '25 Years Still Remaining' Remark Sparks Political Debate
•PM Modi made a light-hearted remark about his age during 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', stating '25 years still remaining' when a leader reminded him of turning 75.
•The comment revived discussions around BJP's informal practice of leaders stepping aside after 75, a debate intensified as PM Modi turned 75 in September 2025.
•RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's humorous remark about a shawl at 75 symbolizing retirement also fueled speculation, especially since both he and PM Modi turned 75 in 2025.
•Opposition parties questioned if the 75-year principle would apply to PM Modi, citing past instances of senior BJP figures like LK Advani moving to Margdarshak Mandal.
•BJP leadership, including Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, has dismissed retirement suggestions, stating no such provision exists in the party constitution and PM Modi will lead until 2029.