Rahul Gandhi turns 49, PM Modi, Rajnath join others in wishing him good health, long life

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and several others wished Congress president Rahul Gandhi on his birthday 49th birthday on Wednesday. Taking to Twitter, the PM wrote: “Best wishes to Shri Rahul Gandhi on his birthday. May he be blessed with good health and a long life.”

Congress tweeted a video wishing its party president and remembering how he has inspired people. The party compiled a video of five of his speeches including the ones in Parliament where he spoke of defeating hatred through love; on united uniting Indians; on his ideas about how to transform India; on women empowerment; and on the idea behind the Congress.

Other who wished him included Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. “Wishing @RahulGandhi a very Happy Birthday. May you continue to inspire aspirational youth and help transform India into an inclusive, modern & progressive democracy. Wish you happiness and success in everything you do,” he wrote.

Wishing Rahul, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said that his simplicity and straightforwardness is considered a virtue which sets him apart. “Your indomitable courage in face of every adversity, Your indelible commitment to principles in face of every onslaught, Your simplicity & straightforwardness when being machiavellian is often considered a virtue is what endears u & sets u apart. Happy Birthday @RahulGandhi,” he tweeted.

Later in the day, Rahul is expected to meet Congress leaders at the party headquarters.