Deve Gowda, Karnataka Leaders Extend Birthday Greetings to PM Modi

Bengaluru, Sept 17 : Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wishing him a long and healthy life and expressing hope that he would continue to lead the country with dedication and wisdom.

In a letter dated September 16, Mr Gowda said, “May you continue to lead our nation with dedication and wisdom. May you help our nation realise its enormous potential and further strengthen its exalted place in the world.”

He also wished Mr Modi “a long and healthy life” and conveyed his warmest regards to the Prime Minister.

Birthday greetings poured in from across the political spectrum, including Opposition leaders. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wished Mr Modi good health and a long life, while Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also conveyed his greetings.

Several political leaders from Karnataka and other parts of the country joined in extending their wishes to the Prime Minister, with BJP leaders and other political figures highlighting his public service and leadership.

Nationally, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were among the BJP leaders who praised Mr Modi’s contribution to public service and governance in their birthday messages.

Born on September 17, 1950, Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday.