DK Shivakumar hails Rahul Gandhi on his birthday, says Our leader sacrificed a lot for sake of country

ANI June 20, 2025 391 views

DK Shivakumar joined Congress leaders in celebrating Rahul Gandhi’s 55th birthday, praising his sacrifices for India. Party workers gathered at AICC headquarters, distributing sweets and cheering for Gandhi. Congress President Kharge commended Gandhi’s dedication to social justice and constitutional values. The party hailed him as a champion of democracy and the marginalized.

"Our leader sacrificed a lot for the sake of the country and the party." – DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru, June 19: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday joined Congress leaders and workers across the country in celebrating the birthday of Congress leader and LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.

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DK Shivakumar praises Rahul Gandhi’s selfless service

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Congress workers celebrate with sweets at AICC HQ

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Kharge lauds Gandhi’s commitment to justice

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Party calls him a crusader for democracy

Speaking at an event held in Bengaluru, Shivakumar praised Rahul Gandhi's dedication to the nation and highlighted that Rahul himself does not want any grand celebrations.

"Today, we are celebrating the birthday of our Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi. We are very happy. Our leader sacrificed a lot for the sake of the country and the party. Though he didn't want all these things to be done, we are his followers. We believe in his commitment to his country, and the message is clear that all sections of society should be protected. So the constitution should be protected...," Shivakumar said.

Earlier, Rahul Gandhi arrived at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) Headquarters at 24 Akbar Road in Delhi as he celebrated his 55th birthday.

Party workers gathered in large numbers to extend their best wishes to the Congress leader, creating a festive atmosphere at the AICC premises. Congress supporters distributed sweets and celebrated the occasion.

Many extended birthday greetings to Rahul Gandhi on his 55th birthday, commending his unwavering commitment to constitutional values, social justice, and the upliftment of marginalised communities.

They described him as a compassionate leader who continues to champion the rights of the unheard and uphold the ideals of democracy.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, in a heartfelt post on X, lauded Gandhi's deep sense of empathy and commitment to the marginalised. "What sets you apart is your unequivocal dedication to the Constitution's values and your deep compassion for social, political and economic justice for the millions whose voices often go unheard," Kharge wrote.

Kharge said Rahul Gandhi's actions mirror the Congress party's core values. He added, "Your actions consistently reflect the Congress party's ideology of unity in diversity, harmony, and compassion. As you continue your mission to bring truth to power and support the last person standing, I wish you a long, healthy, and happy life ahead."

The Congress party also paid tribute to Rahul Gandhi's leadership on social media, calling him a "true crusader for justice."

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Happy birthday to Rahul ji! Whether you agree with his politics or not, you have to respect his consistency in standing for secular values. In today's polarized times, that takes courage. Wishing him good health and wisdom 🙏
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Priya M.
All this praise feels excessive for someone who lost two consecutive elections. Actions speak louder than birthday celebrations - show us concrete work for Karnataka farmers instead!
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Arjun S.
Say what you will about Rahul Gandhi, but his Bharat Jodo Yatra was genuinely inspiring. Walking 4000+ km to connect with common Indians deserves respect. More politicians should do ground-level work like this.
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Sunita R.
As a Congress supporter, I wish Rahul ji would focus more on building strong state leaders rather than being the perpetual face of defeat. DK Shivakumar himself has done more for Karnataka than many central leaders!
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Vikram J.
All this talk of sacrifice - he was born with a silver spoon! Real sacrifice is what common Indians do daily to feed their families. Politicians should tone down this hero worship.
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Neha T.
Happy birthday RG! Love how he connects with youth and talks about real issues like unemployment. His speeches in Parliament recently were 🔥 Hope he continues to hold government accountable!
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Karthik B.
DK Shivakumar praising Rahul Gandhi shows Congress still runs on dynasty politics. When will regional leaders get their due? Karnataka deserves better than being just a prop for Delhi leaders' image-building.

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