New Delhi, July 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and said that under his leadership, the state is scaling new heights of progress across sectors.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Greetings to Maharashtra CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis Ji on his birthday. Under his leadership, Maharashtra is scaling new heights of growth across diverse sectors. I pray for his long and healthy life."
Born on July 22, 1970, in Maharashtra's Nagpur, Devendra Fadnavis is currently serving his third term as the 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra since December 2024. He previously served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, alongside Ajit Pawar (from 2023) in the Eknath Shinde government from 2022 to 2024.
From 2019 to 2022, he also served as the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. He became Chief Minister at the age of 44, making him the second-youngest in Maharashtra's history after Sharad Pawar.
In 1997, at the age of 27, Fadnavis became the youngest mayor of Nagpur and the second-youngest mayor in the history of India.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a post on X, said, "Heartfelt birthday wishes to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis. Under the guidance of Modi ji, you are continuously promoting public welfare and good governance in Maharashtra. I pray to God for your excellent health and a long life."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended birthday greetings to Fadnavis and said, "A dynamic and dedicated leader, he is working tirelessly to accelerate Maharashtra's development through transparent governance, infrastructure expansion, and people-centric initiatives. His unwavering commitment to public service continues to strengthen Maharashtra's progress and contribute to the vision of a Viksit Bharat."
"May he be blessed with good health and a long life in the service of the nation," he added.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also took to social media and extended heartfelt wishes to Fadnavis on his birthday.
"Intelligent, experienced, and versatile leadership, a walking-talking university of politics, a people's leader with a modern vision for development, a colossal mountain of merit and generosity, such is the reputation of the state's popular Chief Minister and supreme friend, Shri Devendraji Fadnavis. Endless birthday wishes to him! May he live a hundred autumns!" Shinde said.
Source: IANS
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