New Delhi:As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 71, several leaders wished him a happy birthday and a long life.
President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday wished that the Prime Minister continues to serve the nation. The President also wished for long life and good health for Prime Minister.
"Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi on his birthday. I wish you good health and long life and continue to serve the nation with your well-known spirit of 'Aharnish Sevamahe'," posted Kovind on the Twitter handle.
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Meanwhile, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu wished PM Modi on his birthday and said that the latter's exceptional vision, exemplary leadership and dedicated service have led to the all-around growth of the nation.
"My best wishes to Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Bhai Modi ji on his birthday today. His exceptional vision, exemplary leadership and dedicated service have led to the all-around growth of the nation. May he be blessed with a long, healthy and happy life ahead!" tweeted the Vice President on Friday.
Home Minister Amit Shah lauded PM Modi, saying he not only gave the country the idea to think ahead of time and prove its resolve with hard work but also made it a reality.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Modi has written many new chapters in development and good governance in his tenure and expressed faith that he would fulfil his dream of making India a strong, prosperous and proud country.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, too, wished Modi on his birthday, albeit, with a direct one-liner.
PM Modi is into the third year of his second consecutive term as Prime Minister. PM Modi was sworn in for his second term in May 2019 after serving as the Prime Minister of India from 2014 to 2019. He is the first Prime Minister to be born after Independence.
