On Monday, as the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi turned 53, birthday wishes poured in from politicians across party lines.

National Congress Party president Sharad Pawar wished for Gandhi's healthy and happy life.

"Best wishes to Congress Leader Shri Rahul Gandhi on his birthday. Wishing him a healthy and happy life and success in all his future endeavors," said Pawar on Twitter.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar also greeted Gandhi, "Best wishes to Congress Leader Shri Rahul Gandhi on his birthday. Wishing him a healthy and happy life and success in all his future endeavors."

Amongst those who wished, Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin talked about marching together to save the democratic ethos of India.

"Birthday greetings to dear brother Thiru @RahulGandhi. We have a long journey ahead of us to save the democratic ethos of India. Let us march together," Stalin said in a tweet.

Birthday greetings to dear brother Thiru @RahulGandhi. We have a long journey ahead of us to save the democratic ethos of India. Let us march together.

— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) June 19, 2023

Also, actor-politician Kamal Hassan wished Gandhi by praising Gandhi for facing adversity with smile.

Haasan, who is the Makkal Needhi Maiam party president, tweeted: "I wish my friend @RahulGandhi a joyous birthday. You have faced adversity with a smile and responded to hate with love. May you have a long life with continued happiness and health."

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Many politicians from his own party like Chattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot, Karnataka CM K Siddaramaiah also greeted the Congress leader who turned 53 on Monday.

(Edited by : Keshav Singh Chundawat)

First Published:Jun 19, 2023 7:36 PM IST