'May she be blessed with a long life...': PM Modi, Mallikarjun Kharge extend birthday greetings to Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday wishes to Congress parliamentary party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi, who turned 79 today.

Sharing a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, "Birthday greetings to Smt. Sonia Gandhi Ji. May she be blessed with a long life and good health."

On her birthday, the Congress party said her visionary leadership did not just guide the party but transformed India through landmark rights-based laws such as MGNREGA and the National Food Security Act.

The party posted on X Sonia Gandhi's quote, "Together we can face any challenge as deep as the ocean and as high as the sky." It said her words perfectly capture the strength, dignity and grace she embodies in public and private life alike.

She lives with unwavering integrity, compassion and courage, the party said.

"Her visionary leadership didn't just guide the Congress, it transformed India through landmark rights-based laws: MGNREGA, Right to Education, Right to Information, and the National Food Security Act. These gave millions jobs, hope, education, voice, and dignity," the Congress said.

Her lifelong commitment to women's empowerment, social justice and inclusive growth continues to uplift millions all across the country, it said.

The Congress said Sonia Gandhi's grit and dedication inspire the party every day.

"With deepest respect, admiration, and love, we wish Sonia Gandhi ji a very happy birthday, good health, and endless joy," it said.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also extended birthday greetings to the senior leader, saying, "A steadfast champion of the rights of the marginalised, she has remained a symbol of grace, meeting every challenge with courage, resilience, sacrifice and selfless dedication. I wish her a long and healthy life."

Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin said, "Birthday greetings to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Smt. Sonia Gandhi. Her life reflects sacrifice, a selfless public journey, and a steady resolve to uphold secularism and constitutional values." "May her principled path and guidance continue to strengthen our collective efforts for a progressive and inclusive #INDIA," he said.

Sonia Gandhi, the longest serving Congress president, has taken a back seat from active politics in the last few years due to health reasons, with her son Rahul Gandhi and daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra playing a key role in the party.

Besides being the chairperson of the Congress parliamentary party, she is a member of the Rajya Sabha.