PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi Greet Manmohan Singh On His Birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted his predecessor Manmohan Singh on his birthday Wednesday. Singh turned 86 Wednesday. “Greetings to our former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh ji on his birthday. I pray for Dr Singh’s long life and good health,” Modi tweeted.

Congress president Rahul Gandhi also wished Manmohan Singh on his birthday and appreciated his selfless service to the cause of nation building. “Manmohan Singh ji’s birthday is an opportunity for us to appreciate and remember his many years of selfless service and dedication to the cause of nation building. I wish him a very happy birthday and good health and happiness always,” Gandhi said on Twitter.

Born on this day in 1932 in Gah, Punjab (now Pakistan), Singh was prime minister for two consecutive terms between 2004 and 2014. He has served in various positions, including as RBI chairman and finance minister.

Greetings to our former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji on his birthday. I pray for Dr. Singh’s long life and good health.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 26, 2018

Manmohan Singh Ji’s birthday is an opportunity for us to appreciate and remember his many years of selfless service and dedication to the cause of nation building. I wish him a very Happy Birthday and good health and happiness always.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 26, 2018