Rahul Gandhi turned 55 today
New Delhi: Birthday wishes poured in for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as he turned 55 on Thursday.
The Congress's former president and the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha received warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of the INDIA bloc.
Taking to X, Prime Minister Modi wrote, "Birthday greetings to the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Shri Rahul Gandhi. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life."
Several Union Ministers, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, also conveyed their greetings on social media.
Rajnath Singh posted, "Greetings to the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Shri Rahul Gandhi on his birthday. May he be blessed with good health and a long life."
Mallikarjun Kharge post on X
In a post on X, Mr Kharge extended birthday greetings to Mr Gandhi.
Party Chief Mallikarjun Kharge praising him for his dedication to the Constitution's values and compassion for the millions whose voices often go unheard.
Marking the occasion, the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) is organising a large-scale job fair at New Delhi's Talkatora Stadium.
The event, which coincides with Gandhi's birthday, is expected to host over 100 companies and multinational corporations, offering more than 5,000 job opportunities across sectors.
The IYC stated the initiative aims to help young job seekers connect directly with employers and secure employment.
DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin calling him his brother-in-ideals -- "bound not by blood, but by thought, vision, and purpose".
Former Uttar Pradesh leader and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said, "Heartiest congratulations to Shri Rahul Gandhi on his birthday and best wishes for his inclusive, accommodative and comprehensive socio-political activism!" NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule also greeted Gandhi on his birthday.
"Wishing Leader of Opposition - Lok Sabha, @INCIndia Leader Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) Ji Happy Birthday. Have a Healthy Year Ahead!" she said.
DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin calling him his brother-in-ideals -- "bound not by blood, but by thought, vision, and purpose".
Gandhi was born on June 19, 1970, at Delhi's Holy Family Hospital, the eldest child of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi.
