Rahul Gandhi turns 49: PM Narendra Modi, other leaders extend wishes

Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday turned 49. Wishes poured in from political leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Modi tweeted: "Best wishes to Rahul Gandhi on his birthday. May he be blessed with good health and a long life."

Best wishes to Shri @RahulGandhi on his birthday. May he be blessed with good health and a long life.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 19, 2019

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also greeted the Congress chief. "I greet Congress President Rahul Gandhi happy birthday."

Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala tweeted: "Your indomitable courage in face of every adversity, your indelible commitment to principles in face of every onslaught, your simplicity and straight forwardness when being machiavellian is often considered a virtue is what endears you and sets you apart. Happy Birthday Rahul Gandhi."

Thank you all for your best wishes & greetings on my birthday. I’m overwhelmed & grateful for your love & affection 🙏 pic.twitter.com/VZG9s49hOF

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 19, 2019

Senior leaders, inlcuding former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, and party General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, and supporters reached the party office on Akbar Road here to meet and greet Rahul.

कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष श्री राहुल गांधी जी से मिलकर उन्हें जन्मदिवस पर शुभकामनाएं दीं।#HappyBirthdayRahulGandhi..
At AICC, New Delhi pic.twitter.com/PvD4yRArgT

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) June 19, 2019

I wish my good friend @RahulGandhi a very happy birthday.

I wish you many more years of public service.

#HappyBirthdayRahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/5oQlNQU8Cz

— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) June 19, 2019

Best wishes on your birthday.

জন্মদিনের অনেক শুভেচ্ছা ও অভিনন্দন @RahulGandhi

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 19, 2019

Birthday celebrations were also held in the party headquarters.

Happy Birthday to @RahulGandhi Ji. A Leader with high ethics & morality, whom I respect & admire the most. Wish you happiness, success & peace in life! #IamRahulGandhi #HappyBirthdayRahulGandhi Ji pic.twitter.com/tnoKBhI0lc

— Nagma (@nagma_morarji) June 18, 2019

Always leading with love and warmth.

Congress President Shri @RahulGandhi welcomed and offered sweets to media people on his birthday today. #HappyBirthdayRahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/VX4P3PVEC5

— Srinivas B V (@srinivasiyc) June 19, 2019

Wishing a very happy birthday to @INCIndia President Shri @RahulGandhi ji. You led the party with grace, humility and utmost sincerity at all times. Wishing you good health, success and happiness throughout your life.#HappyBirthdayRahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/3QYNBuNjEU

— K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) June 19, 2019