Birthday wishes
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm birthday wishes to Rahul Gandhi
. In a post on X, PM 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.”
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.@RahulGandhi
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 19, 2025
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extended birthday wishes to Rahul Gandhi and praised his dedication to the Constitution’s values and compassion for the millions whose voices often go unheard.
On X, he said, “What sets you apart is your unequivocal dedication to the Constitution’s values and your deep compassion for social, political and economic justice for the millions whose voices often go unheard.”
Warmest birthday greetings to Shri @RahulGandhi.
What sets you apart is your unequivocal dedication to the Constitution’s values and your deep compassion for social, political and economic justice for the millions whose voices often go unheard.Your actions consistently…
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) June 19, 2025
The Congress party also celebrated his leadership and called him a ‘true crusader for justice.’ “Through your fearless integrity and tireless commitment, you remind us all that real change is fuelled by compassion and empathy. May this year bring you joy and renewed strength to champion the ideals you stand for and usher in the changes that you are committed to,” it wrote.
Through your fearless integrity and tireless commitment, you remind us all that real change is fuelled by compassion and empathy.
You are a true crusader for justice. A voice for the voiceless and a relentless advocate for equality.May this year bring you joy and renewed… pic.twitter.com/lV4RSRTOWU
— Congress (@INCIndia) June 19, 2025
Rahul Gandhi also received a warm greeting from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on his 55th birthday. On X, Singh wrote, “Greetings to the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Shri @RahulGandhi on his birthday. May he be blessed with good health and a long life.”
Greetings to the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Shri @RahulGandhi on his birthday. May he be blessed with good health and a long life.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 19, 2025
DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin extended wishes to Rahul and called him his brother-in-ideals. “Warm birthday wishes to my brother-in-ideals, @RahulGandhi — bound not by blood, but by thought, vision, and purpose. May you continue to stand firm and lead with courage. In our march towards a brighter India, victory shall be ours,” he wrote.
Warm birthday wishes to my brother-in-ideals, @RahulGandhi — bound not by blood, but by thought, vision, and purpose.
May you continue to stand firm and lead with courage. In our march towards a brighter India, victory shall be ours.#HBDRahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/97PgD0VLLa— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) June 19, 2025
Former Uttar Pradesh leader and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav wrote, “Heartiest congratulations to Shri Rahul Gandhi on his birthday and best wishes for his inclusive, accommodative and comprehensive socio-political activism!”
श्री राहुल गांधी जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक बधाई व सौहार्दपूर्ण, समावेशी, समायोजनकारी समग्र सामाजिक-राजनीतिक सक्रियता के लिए शुभकामनाएँ!
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) June 19, 2025
Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot wished Gandhi on his birthday, “Heartfelt birthday wishes to Rahul Gandhi Ji. May God bless you with good health and a long life.”
“The extent to which Rahul ji is fighting for the rights of the oppressed, deprived, Dalits, tribals, backwards classes, and the poor among the upper castes in this country is truly unprecedented. It’s true social justice. We all stand with you in this fight for justice. I truly hope that your efforts to protect the Constitution and democracy with such resolve, and your message of peace and love in the entire nation, will succeed. The time has come for you to step forward and lead the nation, to strengthen democracy and safeguard the Constitution.”
Heartfelt birthday wishes to Sh. @RahulGandhi Ji. May God bless you with good health and a long life.
The extent to which Rahul ji is fighting for the rights of the oppressed, deprived, Dalits, Tribals, backward classes, and the poor among the upper castes in this country is… pic.twitter.com/hLIpCp4SUb— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) June 19, 2025
Congress workers celebrated Rahul Gandhi’s birthday
J&K Youth Congress members distributed fruits, water bottles, and juices among patients and attendants at SMHS Hospital in Srinagar.
VIDEO | Srinagar: On Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi’s birthday, J&K Youth Congress members distribute fruits, water bottles, and juices among patients and attendants at SMHS Hospital.
(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/Ol98vkIBdG— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 19, 2025
In Madhya Pradesh, Congress workers celebrated his birthday in Bhopal. In the video, they were seen holding banners and placards while passionately chanting slogans.
VIDEO | Madhya Pradesh: Congress workers celebrate Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi’s birthday in Bhopal.
(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/YCJphvNpWj— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 19, 2025
Congress is holding a job fair
To mark Rahul Gandhi’s 55th birthday, the Congress is holding a mega job fair at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium on Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm. According to Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav, the job fair has seen registrations from more than 20,000 unemployed youth. It is jointly organised by the Indian Youth Congress and the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee.
