PM Narendra Modi Turns 70; Wishes Pour In

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 70 on Thursday and wishes are pouring in from all corners.

Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, defence minister Rajnath Singh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Minister of Civil Aviation of India Hardeep Singh Puri were among others who tweeted their greetings on the occasion.

“PM Modi has devoted each moment of his life towards making India strong, safe and self-reliant. I am lucky to serve the nation under his leadership. I along with all countrymen wish for PM’s healthy and long life,” Shah tweeted in Hindi.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also tweeted “Wishing PM Narendra Modi ji a happy birthday.”

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also conveyed his greetings. “Greetings and warm wishes to PM Narendra Modi on his birthday. India has benefited tremendously from his astute leadership, firm conviction and decisive action. He has been working assiduously towards empowering the poor & marginalised. Praying for his good health and long life,” Singh tweeted.

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted, “I join the nation in wishing India’s popular and visionary PM Narendra Modi ji on his 70th birthday. A steadfast leader with immense clarity, he has brought about a transformational change in the lives of Indians through his policies of inclusive & sustainable development.”

Kiren Rijiju also conveyed his good wishes to the PM through twitter. “Happy birthday to our dearest Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji. Thank you for restoring people’s faith in democracy and it’s political leadership due to your unblemished ethics and high morality. New India is emerging under your leadership. I pray for your good health and long life,” Rijiju tweeted.

Minister for Education Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ tweeted his birthday greeting the prime minister.