PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Kharge, wishes for his long, healthy life
New Delhi, July 21
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday wishes to Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, wishing him a long and healthy life.
Taking to X, PM Modi said, "Birthday greetings to the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Shri Mallikarjun Kharge Ji. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life."
Born on July 21, 1942, in Varawatti village of Bhalki Taluk, Bidar district, Karnataka, Kharge hails from a Dalit family and has had a decades-long political journey.
He has been serving as the President of the Indian National Congress since 2022 and as the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha since 2021. A Rajya Sabha MP from Karnataka, he has represented the state in Parliament since 2020.
Rajya Sabha member Milind Deora extended greetings to the Congress President on his birthday and wished for his good health.
"Warm birthday greetings to the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Shri Mallikarjun Kharge Ji. Wishing you good health, happiness and many more years of dedicated service to our democracy and the nation," Deora said in a post on X.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore, taking to X, said, "Warm birthday wishes to Hon'ble Congress President & Leader of Opposition (Rajya Sabha), Thiru Mallikarjun Kharge saheb. Wishing you good health, happiness, and continued strength as you serve the nation with dedication."
Telangana Congress President Bomma Maheshkumar Goud also took to social media and extended warm birthday wishes to Kharge.
"Your unwavering commitment to the values of the Congress party, social justice, and the Constitution continues to inspire millions across the nation. Wishing you good health, happiness, and many more years of dedicated service to the people of India. Happy Birthday Kharge Ji," Goud said in a post on X.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While it's nice to see cross-party greetings, I wish our political discourse would focus more on issues like inflation and unemployment rather than just exchanging pleasantries. But yes, happy birthday to Kharge sahab! 🙏
This is what mature politics looks like. In many countries, leaders wouldn't even acknowledge their opponents. PM Modi and Congress leaders showing respect - that's something to appreciate. Happy Birthday Kharge sir!
Kharge ji's journey from Varawatti village to becoming Congress president is truly inspiring. Wishing him good health. But I hope he uses his position to strengthen the opposition and hold the government accountable, rather than just exchanging pleasantries. 🙏
It's refreshing to see political courtesy across party lines. Happy birthday to Kharge ji - wish him many more years of service to the nation! 🇮🇳
Kharge ji has been a stalwart of Indian politics for decades. His experience as a Dalit leader and his tenure in Parliament deserve respect. Happy birthday to him! But I hope the Congress party uses his wisdom to chart a better future.
While birthday greetings are fine, I'm more interested in seeing real debate in Parliament. Kharge ji as LoP has a responsibility to question the
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