Modi greets ex-PM Manmohan Singh as he turns 92
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to extend his best wishes on the occasion of his 92nd birthday.
In addition to the personal call, PM Modi also took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his birthday greetings. “Birthday greetings to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. I pray that he is blessed with a long and healthy life,” Modi posted.
Manmohan Singh, who turned 92 on Thursday, received birthday wishes from leaders across party lines. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge led the party in acknowledging Singh’s contributions to the nation, praising his character and leadership.
Kharge described Singh as a “rare embodiment of simplicity, dignity, and ingenuity in the realm of politics” and extended his warmest birthday wishes to the former PM.
“Happy Birthday to Dr Manmohan Singh Ji. Your humility, wisdom, and selfless service in shaping our country’s future continue to inspire me and millions of Indians. Wishing you good health and happiness always,” Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader and MP from Wayanad, posted on X.