New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday on Thursday. The prime minister turned 70 today.

Rahul Gandhi tweet

"Wishing PM Narendra Modi ji a happy birthday," Gandhi said in a tweet.

President Ram Nath Kovind also greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday.

Ram Nath Kovind tweet

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji congratulations on your birthday and best wishes. You have presented an ideal in showing commitment to India's life values and democratic traditions. My compliments and prayers that the almighty keeps you healthy and joyous always, and the country keeps getting your valuable services," Kovind tweeted in Hindi.

Home Minister Amit Shah hailed Modi as most popular leader of the country and said he connected deprived sections of the society with mainstream of development.

Amit Shah tweet

Shah said Modi has dedicated his entire life for the welfare of the country and is laying down a foundation of strong and self-reliant India.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India has benefited tremendously from his astute leadership, firm conviction and decisive action.

Rajnath Singh tweet

"He has been working assiduously towards empowering the poor and marginalised. Praying for his good health and long life," Singh said.