The nation on Thursday extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he turned 76, highlighting his 25 years in public life and his focus on public service, governance, development and nation-building.

Amid the nationwide celebrations, a chef from Tamil Nadu found a unique way to greet the Prime Minister. Selvakumar, a noted chef from Tirunelveli, prepared 76 varieties of food to mark PM Modi’s 76th birthday.

The chef also showcased his artistic skills by carving lifelike portraits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother, Heeraben Modi, on watermelons.

Tamil Nadu Chef Prepares 76 Varieties of Food

Selvakumar, the head chef at a popular restaurant in Tirunelveli, prepared the dishes around the theme of “no-cook cuisine” and healthy natural food.

His special birthday spread features 76 varieties of salads made from fresh vegetables, fruits, sprouts, roots and tubers.

The chef prepared:

• 24 varieties of salads using different vegetables and fruits
• 26 varieties of salads using sprouted pulses
• 14 varieties of salads using underground root vegetables and tubers

Together, these preparations make up 76 varieties of healthy food for PM Modi’s 76th birthday.

Selvakumar said the dishes use natural ingredients and aim to promote the benefits of healthy eating.

Chef Carves PM Modi and Heeraben Modi on Watermelons

Along with the food preparations, Selvakumar used watermelons as a canvas to showcase his carving skills.

He created lifelike portraits of PM Modi, depicting his appearance during his younger years as well as his present-day look. He also carved an image of the Prime Minister’s late mother, Heeraben Modi, on a watermelon.

The chef said the portraits and food preparations represent his fondness for the Prime Minister and his wishes for PM Modi’s good health and continued public service.

Healthy Food Takes Centre Stage in Birthday Tribute

Selvakumar said he chose natural ingredients for the 76 food preparations to demonstrate how people can maintain a healthy lifestyle through nutritious food.

The chef’s tribute combines culinary creativity with watermelon carving to mark PM Modi’s 76th birthday.

The unusual birthday greeting has attracted attention, with people appreciating the chef’s elaborate display of food and artistic carvings.

PM Modi’s 76th Birthday Celebrations Across India

PM Modi’s 76th birthday on September 17 has also prompted a series of events across the country.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers are organising a month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan’ to mark the Prime Minister’s years of public service.

BJP leaders, workers and volunteers are also lighting ‘Aashirvaad ka Diya’ at their homes as a gesture of gratitude and solidarity with the Prime Minister.

The celebrations, along with Selvakumar’s 76-dish tribute, have brought different forms of public participation into the spotlight as PM Modi marks his 76th birthday.