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PM Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, praising his dedication to the state’s development.
Prime Minister Modi acknowledged Shinde as a “dynamic grassroots leader” who spent his life for the development of Maharashtra. (PTI photo)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended birthday greetings to Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
Prime Minister Modi acknowledged Shinde as a “dynamic grassroots leader” who spent his life for the development of Maharashtra.
Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “Best wishes to Shri Eknath Shinde Ji on his birthday. He is a dynamic grassroots leader whose life has been devoted to developing Maharashtra and fulfilling the vision of Pujya Balasaheb Thackeray and Dharamveer Anand Dighe(sic).”
Best wishes to Shri Eknath Shinde Ji on his birthday. He is a dynamic grassroots leader whose life has been devoted to developing Maharashtra and fulfilling the vision of Pujya Balasaheb Thackeray and Dharamveer Anand Dighe. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life in…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 9, 2025
“May he be blessed with a long and healthy life in service of the people(Sic),” the PM further wrote.
Meanwhile Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also greeted Shinde on his birthday, hoping for “a long life and good health” for him.
Heartfelt birthday greetings to Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, @mieknathshinde Ji! Wishing you a long life and good health!महाराष्ट्राचे उपमुख्यमंत्री श्री एकनाथ शिंदे जी यांना वाढदिवसाच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा! pic.twitter.com/1dbhDKBdh0— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) February 9, 2025
“Heartfelt birthday greetings to Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, @mieknathshinde Ji! Wishing you a long life and good health!(sic),” Fadnavis wrote on X.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also extended birthday greetings to Shinde, calling him a “popular leader.”
“Heartfelt birthday greetings to the popular leader and Honorable Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Eknath Shinde Ji! Praying to Siddhivinayak, Lord Shri Ganesh, for your good health, long life, and continued success,” CM Adityanath tweeted.
