Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to greet Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and the Congress President, on his birthday. In his post, Modi wished Kharge a long and healthy life and tagged him directly in the message.
What the post said
Posting from his X account, Modi addressed Kharge by his dual title, Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President, before extending his greetings. Modi wrote, "May he be blessed with a long and healthy life," expressing hope for Kharge's continued good health. The post also tagged Kharge's own X handle.
Who is Mallikarjun Kharge
Kharge currently serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and heads the Congress party as its president. His birthday has, in previous years, drawn greetings from top leaders across the political spectrum, including Modi himself and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who have wished him a long and healthy life. The Congress party has also marked his birthday inside Parliament with a cake cutting ceremony attended by leaders such as Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.
Public reaction
Reactions to Modi's post were mixed, with a number of users wishing Kharge well on his birthday while others used the reply section to criticize the government and raise unrelated grievances.
