Indian PM thanks Italian counterpart Meloni for birthday wishes

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt gratitude to his Italy counterpart Georgia Meloni as he thanked her for the birthday greetings on Sunday.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Thank you for your wishes PM @GiorgiaMeloni."

His post came in response to wishes extended by Italian PM Meloni earlier today on PM Modi's 73rd birthday via a special message shared on the social media platform 'X'.

In her post, Meloni referred to PM Modi as a dear friend dedicated to shaping the future.

Meanwhile, the 14th Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader also extended his birthday greetings to PM Modi. He wished the Prime Minister continued good health and success in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of India.

The Dalai Lama in a letter to Prime Minister Modi, wished him “continued good health and success in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of this great country, and in contributing to the creation of a more compassionate, peaceful world.”

Earlier in the day, President Droupadi Murmu also extended greetings to PM Modi on his 73rd birthday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 73rd birthday today, and warm birthday wishes have been pouring in.

Leaders from across the political spectrum, including from Congress, National Conference and Shiv Sena (UBT) also wished the PM: "Wishing PM Narendra Modi a happy birthday," Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X.

Congress President Mallikarju Kharge, in his post on 'X' also wished PM Modi good health and long life. “My best wishes to PM Shri Narendra Modi ji on his birthday. May he be blessed with good health and long life,” Kharge said.

On the day, the Prime Minister also traveled to Dwarka and back in the Metro, and was seen interacting with fellow passengers, who took the opportunity to extended birthday greetings to the PM.

(ANI)