Union Home Minister Amit Shah called Modi “the architect of the new India” and said that he has laid a strong foundation for a grand and self-reliant India.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wished Modi good health and long life, and said that he hopes Modi will be able to pave the way for India’s overall development in the “Amrit Kaal” (a period of 25 years leading up to the 100th anniversary of India’s independence).
Even Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is often critical of Modi, wished him a happy birthday.
Other leaders who wished Modi a happy birthday include:
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai
- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
- Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
- Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
- CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury
- BSP supremo Mayawati
Modi thanked all the leaders for their wishes on Twitter. He said, “My heartfelt gratitude to all the leaders from across the political spectrum for their warm birthday wishes. I am truly humbled by your kind words and support.”
Modi’s birthday is celebrated by his supporters all over India. They organize various events and campaigns to mark the occasion.
