Wishes are pouring in from leaders in the country and across the world, for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who turned 73 on Sunday.

Extending wishes for his birthday, President Droupadi Murmu wished that Modi with his foresight and strong leadership paves the way for India’s development in every field during the ‘Amrit Kaal’. “I pray to God that you always remain healthy and happy and continue to benefit the countrymen with your excellent leadership,” she said in a tweet in Hindi.

Lauding him as the “architect of new India”, Home Minister Amit Shah said he has laid a strong foundation for a grand and self-reliant India on the basis of the country’s ancient heritage. “Be it the party organisation or the government, we always get inspiration of national interest being supreme from Modi ji,” he said, adding that he considered it his good fortune to serve the country under such a unique leader.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extended his wishes to the PM on his birthday.

National President of Congress party Mallikarjun Kharge also took to X and wished the PM on the occasion.