Leaders extend birthday wishes to Dr. Manmohan Singh

13:16 September 26

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wished more productive years in public life for the former Prime Minister. "Greetings to former Prime Minister and Economist Dr. Manmohan Singh ji on his birthday. Wishing him good health and more productive years in public life," she wrote on Twitter.

13:15 September 26

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wished Dr Singh on his 88th birthday on Twitter. "Birthday wishes to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. I pray for his long and healthy life," he tweeted.

11:50 September 26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended birthday greetings to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, as he turned 88 today. "Birthday greetings to Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. I pray to Almighty that he is blessed with long and healthy life," PM Modi wrote on Twitter.

11:42 September 26

The Congress party's official Twitter handle also wished the former Prime Minister on his 88th birthday while describing him as one of the most competent world leaders. 

"In his journey towards greatness, he took a billion people along. One of the most competent world leaders, Dr Manmohan Singh's vision for our Nation is uncompromising. India is forever indebted to this great son for leading her through highs & lows. #HappyBirthdayDrMMSingh," the party said in a tweet.

11:39 September 26

Congress leader Sachin Pilot also took to Twitter and wrote, "Happy birthday and best wishes to former Prime Minister and Rajya Sabha MP from Rajasthan Dr. Manmohan Singh ji. I wish God good health and long life." The party's official Twitter handle also wished the former Prime Minister on his 88th birthday while describing him as one of the most competent world leaders. 

11:32 September 26

Party's National Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill said that Dr Singh is a true statesman who let his work speak more than his words. 

"A visionary who defines simplicity, honesty, humility, dignity, effectivity, a true Statesman who let his work speak more than his words, wish Dr Manmohan Singh Ji a very very happy bday - Sir conversations with you & guidance from you is my biggest treasure #HappyBirthdayDrMMSingh," he tweeted.

11:28 September 26

Congress leaders extend birthday wishes to Dr. Manmohan Singh

New Delhi:Congress leaders, including its former president Rahul Gandhi, extended birthday wishes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh as he turned 88 on Saturday. 

"India feels the absence of a PM with the depth of Dr Manmohan Singh. His honesty, decency and dedication are a source of inspiration for us all. Wishing him a very happy birthday and a lovely year ahead. #HappyBirthdayDrMMSingh," Gandhi wrote on Twitter.